H&R Block, United Way Announce Enhanced Security Features to Free Online Tax Filing Tool
January 23 2017 - 6:00AM
MyFreeTaxes.com provides a free, safe and easy
way to file state and federal taxes online
Building off its longstanding partnership in providing free online
tax filing services, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) and United Way today
announced enhanced security features to MyFreeTaxes designed to
further safeguard taxpayer information. MyFreeTaxes is a free, safe
and easy way for anyone earning $64,000 or less to file state and
federal taxes.
“Our partnership with the United Way gives us an
opportunity to fulfill our most important company mission: help
taxpayers in the communities where we live and work,” said Heather
Watts, vice president and digital products general manager at
H&R Block. “As H&R Block is approaching preparing 725
million tax returns, we’re proud to reach even more taxpayers to
help them safely prepare and file accurate tax returns that get
them the maximum refund they are entitled.”
H&R Block and United Way have been providing free tax filing
services online for federal and state taxes in all 50 states and
the District of Columbia for eight years. Since that time, the
partnership has helped more than 750,000 million taxpayers claim
every deduction and credit they deserve. These tax breaks that lead
to refunds provide important opportunities for individuals and
families to build their financial stability.
When it comes to security and protecting client data, H&R
Block is among the industry leaders. It’s online filing platform
contains:
- Encryption technology that helps safeguard sensitive
information
- Several layers of authentication for H&R Block account
access which further protects from unauthorized access
- Secure connection established between client’s browser and
H&R Block servers, encrypting any data that is passed between
them to protect the privacy of that data
“We are grateful to H&R Block for their continued support of
MyFreeTaxes. United Way is proud to have helped more than 10
million people overall get their maximum refund and access the tax
credits they deserve,” said Lisa Bowman, United Way chief marketing
officer. “MyFreeTaxes is a great example of how United Way fights
for the health, education and financial stability of every person
in every community.”
Eligibility and features
Taxpayers earning less than $64,000 can enter their data through
MyFreeTaxes.com, which links to a secure H&R Block website,
making it easy to complete their taxes from home, at work or on
mobile devices.
Among the exclusive features of MyFreeTaxes include:
- Free, unlimited, personalized real-time chat with a tax
professional or by calling 1-855-MY-TX-HELP. The helpline, with
operators that speak both English and Spanish, operates from
January 13 through April 18 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm EST Monday
through Friday and noon to 9:00 pm EST on Saturday
- Refund RevealTM will show them how and why their refund amount
is changing
- MyFreeTaxes is promoted by United Way, and users can contact
their local United Way for other local resources, or find ways to
volunteer and further support their community
- Advanced functionality for those working in the gig economy or
need guidance on real estate investments, stock options or
inheritance taxes
MyFreeTaxes comes with the same brand promise as all H&R
Block’s products: that consumers are guaranteed a maximum refund,
100 percent accuracy and 100 percent satisfaction. H&R Block’s
DIY products are based on 60-plus years of preparing income tax
returns.
About H&R Block H&R Block, Inc.
(NYSE:HRB) is a global consumer tax services provider. Tax return
preparation services are provided by professional tax preparers in
approximately 12,000 company-owned and franchise retail tax offices
worldwide, and through H&R Block tax software products for the
DIY consumer. H&R Block also offers adjacent Tax Plus products
and services. In fiscal 2016, H&R Block had annual revenues of
over $3 billion with 23.2 million tax returns prepared worldwide.
For more information, visit the H&R Block Newsroom
at http://newsroom.hrblock.com/.
About United Way Worldwide United Way fights
for the health, education and financial stability of every person
in every community. Supported by 2.8 million volunteers, 9.8
million donors worldwide, and more than $4.7 billion raised every
year, United Way is the world’s largest privately-funded nonprofit.
We’re engaged in nearly 1,800 communities across more than 40
countries and territories worldwide to create sustainable solutions
to the challenges facing our communities. United Way partners
include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits,
government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with
educators, labor leaders, health providers, senior citizens,
students and more. For more information about United Way, please
visit UnitedWay.org. Follow us on Twitter: @UnitedWay and
#LiveUnited.
For Further Information
Gene King, 816-854-4287, mediadesk@hrblock.com
Southerlyn Worsham, 703-836-7100 x321, southerlyn.worsham@uww.unitedway.org
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