UNLV Student Among Thousands Receiving Access to Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation available for families and individuals with a household annual income of $52,000 or less
United Way of Southern Nevada’s “Earn It Keep It Save It” collaborative has helped over 6,287 individuals in southern Nevada access free tax preparation. For Kayla, who moved to Las Vegas from Georgia last summer to complete her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), the process of getting her taxes prepared was painless and easy.
“I did a happy dance when I found out I would be receiving a $1,000 refund,” exclaimed Kayla. “I was overjoyed!”
According to Kayla everyone at the site was friendly, honest and courteous and she saved $40 in tax preparation fees. “I hate getting my taxes done and it was incredibly painless,” said Kayla. “It saved me from having to stress out about it.”
Kayla was recently awarded a scholarship to study in Spain but lacked the resources to make the trip. Her tax return will help to fund her studies abroad and achieve her aspirations of becoming a creative writing professor.
Individuals and families must have a household annual income of $52,000 or less to be eligible for United Way’s “Earn It Keep It Save It” free tax preparation program and can file for tax year 2013 or for years past.
For more information about the free tax preparation program, please visit uwsn.org/eks or for a map of free tax preparation sites, click here.
About United Way of Southern Nevada
United Way of Southern Nevada works to build a healthier community and to advance the common good through a focus on Education, Health and Financial Stability, the building blocks of a good life. With an extensive network of donors, volunteers and community leaders, the United Way brings together the passion, expertise, and resources needed to affect positive change in our community. Together, person by person, the United Way’s collaborative power is building a more solid community fabric, connecting impassioned advocates who truly LIVE UNITED for a better Southern Nevada. For more information on how to get involved, please visit www.uwsn.org.