United Way Help is Always There
When life throws you curveballs, United Way of Greater Topeka gives you access to great local and national resources thanks to our strong United Way network.
211
211 is a 24-hour a day free referral service that operates across the United States. Just dial 211 from most phones to speak with a live resource specialist who can connect you with local options for any issue. In Kansas, 211 is managed primarily by our partners at United Way of the Plains in Wichita. Find out more.
SingleCare (formerly FamilyWize)
Prescription medications can be expensive, particularly if you don't have insurance coverage. SingleCare works directly with pharmacies to negotiate up to 80% off prescription prices. They pass these savings onto you when you join free of charge. Find out more and download a virtual SingleCare card today.
MyFreeTaxes.com
Filing your taxes is easier with the tools at MyFreeTaxes.com.
MyFreeTaxes helps you file you taxes for free while getting the level of help you need.
The self-preparation software (accessible by selecting the “By myself” option on the homepage) is completely free.
MyFreeTaxes also connects users who need more support filing their return to partner nonprofits who are part of the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program (accessible by clicking on the “With assistance” option on our homepage.)
Common tax situations covered in MyFreeTaxes include:
- W-2 income
- Self employment income (Schedule C and 1099)
- Mortgage interest deduction
- Health savings accounts (HSAs)
- Limited interest and dividend income reported on a 1099-INT or 1099-DIV
- Unemployment income
- Student education expenses and credits
- Student loan interest
- Claiming the standard deduction
- Itemized returns
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)
- Child tax credits
- Child and dependent care expenses
- Non-resident returns
- Amended tax returns