Free Tax Preparation Service
This program is for low and moderate income households and senior citizens from Lackawanna County.

If you are a Senior or caring for someone who is and need more information about filing a tax return to obtain the Economic Stimulus check from the Federal Government, please click here.

In a cooperative partnership, the United Way of Lackawanna County has brought together a number of local organizations to help you complete your tax returns FOR FREE! These organizations include:

The University of Scranton VITA Program
The United Way of Lackawanna County
Catholic Social Services of Lackawanna County
United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA
The Voluntary Action Center of NEPA
Consumer Credit Counseling of NEPA

If you are a wage earner, you may be eligible for as much as $4,716 from the IRS

The EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) is a special tax benefit for low/moderate income wage earners who work full or part time. Workers who meet the guidelines may be eligible for as much as $4,716 from the government, with the average benefit as much as $1,500. In addition, if you have dependent children, you may qualify for the Child Tax Credit, worth up to an additional $1,000 for each qualifying child. Here are a few examples of income eligibility for the EITC (both earned income and the adjusted gross income must be less than the amounts indicated).

Married filing jointly with more than one qualifying child - up to $39,783
Single tax payer with one qualifying child - up to $33,241
Single tax payer with no qualifying children - up to $12,590

For information on the dates, times and locations, please click below to download our printable flier
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or call the United Way of Lackawanna County
at (570) 343-1267.