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Posted January 29, 2026
Key Details of the Maine SLRTC (also called Opportunity Maine and previously Educational Opportunity Tax Credit (EOTC): Eligibility: Must be a Maine resident with an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree from an accredited institution. Credit Amount: Up to $2,500 per year, which is refundable, meaning it can reduce your tax liability to zero and result… Read more
Posted January 23, 2026
Tax credits can make a real difference at tax time by lowering what you owe or increasing your refund. Follow the links provided below to learn about the credits you may be eligible to claim this tax season. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Celebrates 50 Years March 29, 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of the… Read more
Posted December 19, 2025
House bill number H.R.1 of the 119th Congress includes several tax provisions that may affect you and your family. This piece of legislation is aimed at expanding economic opportunity and financial stability for low- and moderate-income families. Here are some new deductions effective for 2025 through 2028: No Tax on Tips Employees and self-employed individuals… Read more
Posted December 16, 2025
(NEWS CENTER Maine, April 2025) (Please note: income limit for Tax Year 2025 is $69,000) Mainers can file federal taxes for free through the IRS or CA$H Maine, which offers free services for those earning $67,000 or less. The deadline to file your federal income taxes is April 15. You can file your federal tax… Read more
Posted December 16, 2025
JP Morgan Chase sponsored two events this past tax season, one with the Portland Sea Dogs and one with the Maine Mariners. Not only did all families who participate receive free tickets and food vouchers, they also received financial education from interactive workshops and books. We’re excited that JP Morgan Chase will continue their sponsorship… Read more
Posted October 2, 2025
Jennifer discovered CA$H Maine through her work and quickly felt inspired to get involved. Today, she volunteers as a tax preparer, using her time and skills to support individuals and families during tax season. “Volunteering as a tax preparer has been great for me,” Jennifer says. “It’s definitely been a learning journey. This work allows… Read more
Posted May 15, 2024
Saturday, March 9, 2024, marked the 18th anniversary of American Sign Language (ASL) Tax Day in Portland, Maine. Stakeholder Partnerships, Education & Communication (SPEC) partners provided free tax preparation services to 44 taxpayers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Participating partners included CA$H Greater Portland, Disability Rights Maine, Maine Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, and the… Read more
Posted July 12, 2018
An informative article on the United Way blog has some great information about why it’s important to take a quick look at your paycheck right now. (See the original blog post, here: Does Your Paycheck Need a Checkup?) Most notable from the post, is this: The IRS has created a Withholding Calculator to help people estimate the… Read more
Posted May 21, 2018
WHO SAID TAX TIME HAS TO BE STRESSFUL? NOT THIS TAX FILER! Wabanaki CA$H had a very busy tax season this year! Wabanaki CA$H offered tax clinics in each of the four Wabanaki tribes in Maine – the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot – and also served individuals at the Four Directions Development Corporation Offices in… Read more
Posted January 23, 2018
Take a Class with New Ventures Maine! Introduction to Self-Employment Webinar 2/1 12:00-1:00 p.m. Online Introduction to Self-Employment 4/10 6:00-8:00 p.m. Messalonskee High School Budgeting Basics 5/17 6:00-8:00 p.m. Waterville Senior High School Clean Up Your Credit 5/24 6:00-8:00 p.m. Waterville Senior High School Questions? Contact Jean Dempster at dempster@maine.edu or 207-621-3434 Read more
CA$H Maine is a statewide collaboration of eight coalitions, comprised of 50 non- and for-profit partners, working together to help empower Maine individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability.