CA$H Maine

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Free tax prep services begin on Jan. 26 in Farmington

Posted January 20, 2017

Western Maine CA$H is celebrating its 15th anniversary of free tax preparation by IRS-certified local community volunteers. Western Maine CA$H is one of 10 coalitions in Maine. There are more than 50 non-profit and for-profit partners involved in CA$H Maine. CA$H Maine offers free tax preparation as well as empowerment of Maine individuals and families… Read more

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Western CA$H Celebrates America Saves Week

Posted March 3, 2016

Steve and Laurie Welch of Chesterville with their savings pledge at Western Maine CA$H.   Last week CA$H Maine participated in America Saves Week, encouraging income tax filers to take a step toward savings by making a pledge. With 47% of Mainers living in asset poverty, tax season is an important time to start saving… Read more

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Western Maine Kickoff

Posted January 29, 2016

From left to right: Lisa Laflin, Western Maine CA$H Co-Coordinator, Deborah Weaver, Maine Local Taxpayer Advocate, Tess Armstrong, Senior Tax Consultant IRS , Divin Gatera, Volunteer Tax Preparer, Janet Smith, Western Maine CA$H Co-Coordinator, Dennis O’Neil, Volunteer Tax Preparer,  Amy Scholl, AmeriCorps VISTA, Lisa Lemieux, Western Maine CA$H Asset Organizer, Bobbie Wheeler, Western CA$H Site Coordinator.   Western Maine CA$H kicked off the… Read more

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Western CA$H Phone Lines Are Now Open for Free Tax Prep

Posted January 11, 2016

Local IRS-Certified volunteers at last year’s tax site assist individuals with their taxes as part the Western Maine CA$H Coalition. This year free taxes will once again be prepared at 301 Roberts Learning Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. Western Maine CA$H Coalition Offers Free Tax Preparation in Greater Franklin County and Helps… Read more