Live United | United Way

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2/1/2010
 Contact: Karen Gabrys
734-677-7224
kgabrys@uwwashtenaw.org
 

STATE INCOME TAX DONATION OPTION FOR UNITED WAY

Given today's economic conditions and high unemployment in Michigan, more families are at risk than ever before and the need for assistance has never been greater. The Michigan Association of United Ways worked with the Michigan Legislature to create a quick and easy way to donate resources that help ease the burden for many Michigan families.

When filing your 2009 state tax return be sure to ask about form 4642, which allows taxpayers to donate all or part of their 2009 tax return to the United Way fund. The United Way fund has been created to help assist low to moderate income families in Michigan with basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.

All donations made to the United Way fund will be used to help support local families. Donations made by tapayers in their city will benefit the needy families in that area.

The United Way Fund is an easy was to LIVE UNITED and to make a difference in your area. Please remember to "check off" for the United Way fund on the Michigan tax form 4642.