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LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn CA$H Coalition will once again offer free tax preparation in 2021, but the way IRS tax law volunteers provide the service will be vastly different.
LA CA$H is one of 10 coalitions statewide, established by the city as a multi-partner coalition in 2003, which provides free tax prep and asset building outreach to low-to-moderate income individuals and families.
“This year, more than ever, we need to serve our community due to the pandemic and the financial hardships it has caused,” Tenneson said. “Many in our community have been financially burdened by the pandemic. Jobs have been lost, rents cannot be paid, medical bills have grown, and even putting food on the table is a hardship for many. It is very important that LA CA$H serve as many as possible in our community this tax season. There are many credits available to eligible taxpayers, in particular the Earned Income Tax Credit, that can put much-needed dollars in their pockets.
“That is why I volunteer,” he added. “It is so rewarding to see how grateful residents are and to know that our volunteers are making a difference in their lives.”
“We are very fortunate to have Tony with us. He truly enjoys tax preparation and is immensely skilled in that regard. His calm, personable demeanor will also be a plus as he engages with our volunteer preparers in this time of change and innovation,” said Comunity Relations Coordinator/LA CA$H Chair Dottie Perham-Whittier.
LA CA$H is funded through a portion of a statewide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance grant, funds from the Gorman Foundation and donations to the program. Information about how the 2021 tax season will logistically work will be promoted in January.
