HANNIBAL â The United Way of the Mark Twain Area is joining with H&R Block again this year to bring the My Free Taxes program to area residents so they can file simple tax returns online for free. The United Way and H&R Block have partnered nationally to provide the online service since 2009. So far, the partnership has saved 1.7 million people more than $250 million in filing fees, bringing $1.7 billion back to local communities. Denise Damron, executive director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, said the online service removes the financial barrier for people who otherwise might not file their taxes.