How to get free help with your 2020 taxes in Louisville Share Updated: 1:41 PM EST Feb 4, 2021 WLKY Digital Team Share Updated: 1:41 PM EST Feb 4, 2021
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Show Transcript PROVIDE FREE TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FAMILIES IS LAUNCHING TODAY IN LOUISVILL MAYOR FISCHER MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT THIS MORNING. 200 VOLUNTEERS FROM THE LOUISVILLE ASSETT BUILDING COALITION AND THE AARP TAX AIDE PRROGRAM ARE PROVIDING FREE FILING ASSISTANCE. THE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO EARNED LESS THAN $66,000 IN 2020. VOLUNTEERS, WHO ARE IRS CERIFIED, WILL ALSO HELP DETERMINE IF REIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. NOW MORE THAN EVER, A TAX REFUND PROVIDES A CRITICAL BOOST TO THE HOUSEHOLD BUDGET FOR MANY FAMILIES. GOOD TAX GUIDANCE IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT BECAUSE OF THE MANY WAYS THE PANDEMIC IS AFFECTING THE TAX FILING PROCESS AGAIN THIS YEAR. LAST YEAR, THE VITA CAMPAIGN AND LOUISVILLE AA