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Financial Resources  
What is the Tax Services program?
How can I volunteer to prepare taxes?
Am I eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit?
Where are the tax sites?
Common questions
Financial resources

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FINANCIAL FREEDOM Events

taxvolBoost your financial well-being at our free community events at at the Rappahannock United Way Building that offer:

  • FREE credit reports
  • FREE money management tools and workshop
  • FREE information and take-home materials
  • FREE giveaways

Volunteers from local banks will be there to help you plan for your financial future. Be sure to bring a credit report from this year if you have already had one pulled; if not, bring information about bank accounts and any major loans/lines of credit (mortgage, car, etc.).

No appointments necessary. Call (540) 373-0041 for more information. The next event is TBA, so stay tuned!

About the Earned Income Tax Credit

Check out this article by The New York Times about the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Free Tax Preparation is offered by Rappahannock United Way each year during tax season. If you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, you could receive a refund of up to $4,824!

Do you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit? Find out how much you'll receive this year by using the EITC Calculator.

Have plans for your tax refund? Use the 30-40-30 plan to pay for your PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE! Learn more.

For more information about tax credits & other tax matters call the IRS helpline (800) 829-1040.

About Free Credit Reports

Every person is entitled to one free credit report each year from one of the three main credit bureaus by using Annual Credit Report.com. When getting your free credit report, do not be fooled by the catchy commercials of other credit report companies, watch this video and see why:

 

Resources

You can get out of debt! Learn how

Consumer Credit Counseling provides free services including debt management plans.

The Virginia Mortgage Clinic offers great resources for those in need of mortgage counseling, tips on preventing a foreclosure and for creating a household spending plan.

Get Ahead Before the Economy Makes You Fall Behind is a brochure that offers tips and resources to help you save money and get assistance if you do fall behind.

If you are looking for financial assistance, 2-1-1 Virginia can help to point you in the right direction. You can either dial 211 on your phone, or visit their website to search for resources.