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Patrick Robinson
Tax Site Coordinator
United Way of Southern Maine
207-347-2335
Lucia Rico
Sr Manager, Individual Engagement
United Way of Southern Maine
(207) 347-2309
Contact us today at :
ASL Day for Free Tax Services:
Join us for our special ASL (American Sign Language) Day, dedicated to providing free tax assistance for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Our volunteers will be available to help with tax preparation in ASL, ensuring accessibility for everyone.
Event Dates:
March 7, 2026 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
March 14, 2026 – Snow Day (Rescheduled)
For more information, please contact:
Riley Albair
Disability Rights Maine
160 Capitol Street, Suite 4
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: 207-626-2774 x106 (V/TTY)
VP: 207-536-8898
Toll-Free: 800-452-1948 (V/TTY)
Email: ralbair@drme.org
800-452-1948
CA$H Greater Portland, an initiative of United Way of Southern Maine, offers four convenient, free options for filing your taxes during the 2026 tax season. All options will be available from January to April 2026
January 21 – April 9:
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Option 1 :
In-Person Appointment: Schedule your appointment at United Way of Southern Maine offices by visiting uwsme.org/tax-appointment
or by calling 207-347-2335.
Online scheduling is available in English, Arabic, French, Lingala, and Portuguese, and our volunteer staff can provide additional services in over a dozen languages.
To schedule your appointment, please visit: (Please check back at the beginning of January for the link)
Option 2 :
Online DIY (Do It Yourself): File your taxes yourself at myfreetaxes.com with access to a helpline for support.
The household earned income limit for MyFreeTaxes is $89,000.
Option 3 :
Scan & Go: No device? No problem! Starting February 3rd, simply visit a Scan & Go site on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, pick up an intake packet, return to have your documents scanned, and get assistance from our team to complete your filing. You can find Scan & Go locations at cPort Credit Unions in Portland (Middle St., Forest Ave, and Riverside locations) and Scarborough (Route 1)
Option 4 :
Fully Virtual Service: Start the process online by visiting getyourrefund.org/gpmaine —answer questions, upload documents, and e-sign before we e-file your return.