For people who qualify, free tax prep assistance is available

Renata Sago Apr 9, 2018
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For people who qualify, free tax prep assistance is available

Renata Sago Apr 9, 2018
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As tax day approaches, many Americans are rushing to tax preparers for paid help. The National Society of Accountants found in a survey last year that Americans paid tax preparers $176 on average to file federal and state returns. That’s without itemized deductions. But what programs are available for people with low incomes so that they can file for free?

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