Help your neighbors who earn under $50,000 a year file their tax returns this year and gain marketable skills. The Midcoast Maine Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope (CA$H) coalition is seeking volunteers to help with outreach, tax preparation, financial literacy asset coaching, greeting and appointment setting.
During tax season volunteers can serve as little as three hours a week for at least three to five weeks.
To volunteer call Sharon Ross at 373-1140, ext. 206 or send an email to: Sharon.ross@voanne.org.
Looking for a way to increase your income? Stop paying to get your taxes prepared, and find out if you qualify for tax credits that you didn’t know you qualified for.
If you, or your household, made $50,000 or less in 2009, get your income taxes prepared for free by IRS-certified tax preparers! Once you receive all of your income tax statements, dial 319-1390 to make an appointment. Click here for more details.
Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund “Circuit Breaker” Program
Maine’s Circuit Breaker program allows eligible Maine residents to receive a partial refund of property taxes and/or rent paid on their primary residence. For more information: http://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxrelief/tnr.htm
Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community/WWC
WWC provides training, advocacy and assistance in four program areas: Building a Career; Starting a Business; Managing your Money; and Becoming a Leader. For more information go to: http://www.womenworkandcommunity.org/
Consumer Credit Counseling Services, CCCS/MMI
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Maine (CCCS of Maine) provides financial counseling, debt repayment plans, and consumer education. For more information: http://www.cccsme.org/