The United Way of Central Alabama will kick off its annual free tax preparation services at its office in Birmingham today from 1:30-6 p.m., according to a news release from the organization on Monday.

As part of the United Way's Financial Stability Partnership, tax filers who made less than $53,000 in 2014 are eligible to have their returns filed for free by IRS-certified volunteers.

Free tax help will be available at the United Way office by appointment from Monday through Thursday through the tax season.

This year, the United Way will offer filers information about the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on their taxes. In addition, navigators will be on site to help filers sign up for ACA coverage for 2015 before the Feb. 15 enrollment deadline, if needed.

Filers should bring their identification, Social Security card, copies of last year's state and federal returns, W-2 and 1099 forms, and any other documents that may be necessary to complete their returns.

For more information about free tax help, go to www.uwca.org/taxes.

To make an appointment to get help with a return, call 2-1-1 or 205-458-8970.

Tax sessions will be held in the auditorium at the United Way, located at 3600 Eighth Ave. South. Filers should use the new fifth-floor entrance on the east side of the building.