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United Way Bartholomew County offers free income tax filings

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 8:45 AM

Courtesy-United Way Bartholomew County

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The United Way of Bartholomew County reminds community members that sign-up is now available for free tax preparation through the "My Free Taxes" program.

Free tax filings are offered to qualified Bartholomew County residents who make $70,000 or less. IRS-certified volunteers provide confidential and secure basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing.    

Income tax assistance appointments will be conducted through mid-April at the Doug Otto United Way Center. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.    

Appointments can be made by calling the United We Help Line at 812-375-2216 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Last year, the Volunteer Tax Assistance program put more than $1M back into the local economy by securing tax refunds and saving residents their filing fees.

Individuals who want to file for free online tax help can go to myfreeaxes.com.

For more information, go here or visit www.uwbarthco.org and click “Your Impact” and “Tax Assistance.”

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