Tax Preparation

The tax season has arrived, and there are a lot of people in the area that need some assistance in making sure they file accurately and on time. In fact, about 20% of those eligible don’t file taxes and miss out on the valuable credits they are entitled to. The United Way for Southeastern Michigan makes free tax assistance available to those in Washtenaw County earning $67,000 a year or less. WEMU's David Fair talks more about the program with the United Way’s Megan Thibos for this week's "Washtenaw United."

Low-income taxpayers often miss out on helpful exemptions because tax preparation help can be costly. A program is now available to address those concerns in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

If you earned $52,000 or less in 2013, students from Eastern Michigan University's School of Business will do your taxes for free. The Volunteer Income…