One Week Left to File Federal 1040EZ for Free
February 20 2017 - 6:00AM
Taxpayers have one more week to file a federal 1040EZ for free at
participating H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) offices. Taxpayers can
file a Federal 1040EZ for free through Feb. 28. This free
offer gives those taxpayers access to expert assistance in
completing their returns and guarantees they get their maximum
refund.
“Filing a simple tax return may not be as easy as
many taxpayers believe,” said Karen Orosco, senior vice president
of H&R Block U.S. Retail Sales and Service organization.
“Having assistance from a qualified tax professional provides
taxpayers confidence that they aren’t leaving any money on the
table.”
It can pay to file a tax return, even if
not required
Filing requirements depend on a combination of
circumstances, including filing status, income and age. Taxpayers
can answer an online IRS quiz to determine if they need to file a
tax return. Generally, taxpayers must file if their gross income
exceeds $10,350 for single filers or $20,700 for married couples
filing jointly. However, if the taxpayer is a dependent of another
filer, the dependent will have a lower filing requirement that
could kick in as low as $1,050 in unearned income or $6,300 for
earned income.
Even if their income is below the filing threshold
and the IRS does not require them to file, anyone earning income
should consider filing a return. Students or others with part-time
work should file a return to get a refund of all taxes withheld
and/or to claim other tax benefits.
For example, if a high school student with an
after-school job earned $4,000 in 2016, they would not have to file
a tax return. However, if they had $150 in federal income taxes
withheld from their paychecks, they could file a return to get a
refund of that money. They may be due a refund of state taxes
too.
Millions can file for free at H&R Block
offices
In 2015, more than 23 million taxpayers filed a
1040EZ. Generally, a 1040EZ filer is a taxpayer who files single or
married filing jointly, who does not pay mortgage interest or have
other itemized deductions, has no dependents and earned less than
$100,000 last year.
To learn more about filing a Free 1040EZ and other
free tax preparation options, find a nearby location or make an
appointment, visit www.hrblock.com or call
1-800-HRBLOCK.
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.
For Further Information
Gene King, 816-854-4287, mediadesk@hrblock.com
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