Free Tax Preparation

About the Program

Each year, HSC Mon Valley partners with the United Way’s Free Tax Prep (FTP) Coalition to provide an FTP site. Individuals and families on a low-income or fixed budget may be eligible to have their federal, state, and local taxes done for FREE. Due to the nature of our program, our volunteer tax preparers pay special attention to Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit eligibility to make sure that individuals and families are able to get their maximum tax refund.

The FTP Program runs from mid-January to mid-April, with appointment scheduling typically starting the second week of January. To make an appointment, taxpayers should call 2-1-1 or 1-888-856-2773 after the second week of January.

HSC Mon Valley follows COVID-19 related safety precautions, which reflect the most up-to-date and available information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Get Involved

All tax returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers who have been trained to prepare federal, state, and local returns. Our program could not be successful without our volunteer tax preparers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer tax preparer, please call 412-437-8229 or email Stephanie at seson@hscmonvalley.org.

There are many people that need an extra helping hand. Some serve because they have to and some out of kindness and humility. I recently came across a group of individuals that were more than eager to lend that extra helping hand. The Human Services Center in Turtle Creek greeted me and empathized with me in one breath. They were efficient, kind, and helpful. They went the extra mile. They made me feel comfortable and secure. What a great group of people! So, whenever you think there aren’t caring, thoughtful people left in the world, visit the Turtle Creek Human Services Center. They will change your mind.

Taxpayer, VITA Program

Have tax questions? We can help!

Call 412-437-8229 to leave a message with your name and phone number. We will get back to you within one business day.

Tax recruitment flyer stating: To a neighbor in the Mon Valley, a tax refund will make a world of difference. You can make it happen. In our community, 59% of taxpayers earn less than $20,000 a year. When you volunteer in our program, you’re helping your neighbor put their hard-earned money to good use. Join us and see the good you can do. Free simple training, No experience required, 3 hours a week during tax season. To learn more, contact Stephanie at SEson@HSCMonValley.org or 412-437-8229.

2023 Tax Season Results

641 returns completed
$698,660 total refund dollars
140 Earned Income Tax Credit Returns
$204,464 Earned Income Tax Credit dollars
28 volunteers
Median household income of persons whose tax returns were completed: $16,730
Average amount of tax refund: $1,089.95

This program is funded in whole or in part under the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services under the administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development. Allegheny County Department of Human Services is the local agency which makes the CSBG funding award.

Thank you to the United Way of Southwestern PA for support of our programming.