Free Tax Help On-Line and On-Site: Virginia News Connection

Richmond, VA- From the Virginia Community Action Partnership

"We have 28 coalitions across the Commonwealth that are providing free tax preparation services, and are encouraging folks to claim all the credit to which they are entitled, especially the Earned Income Tax Credit," says Carolyn Spohrer.

Read more and listen....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 10:57 AM - Categories: Coalition Partners | Press Releases | VITA

Free Tax Help is Available

Forbes Magazine-2/3/2012

"Free (or low cost) tax preparation services and software are available, you just have to find them". 

Read more from Kelly Phillips Erb article in Forbes Magazine....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 10:48 AM - Categories: VITA

Loudoun County Free Tax Preparation

Leesburg, VA- From the Leesburg Patch

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is in full swing in Loudoun County providing free tax services to families earning less than $50,700 per year.

Read more from the Leesburg Patch....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 10:26 AM - Categories: Coalition Partners | VITA

Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation Develops EITC Tools

Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation has developed tools to assist taxpayers determine if they are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. 

• The EITC Finder app for iPhone and Android mobile devices is available in both English and Spanish.  It is FREE and available now in your App Store.

• The EITC Calculator can be used in a smiliar fashion by clicking here to use the EITC Calculator website.

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 1:58 PM - Categories: Coalition Partners | Financial Education | VITA

2011 VACAP Annual Report

Virginia Community Action Partnership 2011 Annual Report is now available for viewing or download (PDF).  The Virginia CASH Campaign highlights can be found on page 4.  If you need additional copies of the annual report please email the VACAP office by clicking the Contact Us tab.

Virginia CASH Campaign highlight page

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 11:28 AM - Categories: Coalition Partners | VITA

MACAA Updates Financial Education Sessions

Charlottesville, VA-

Monticello Community Action has updated the Financial Education and Financial Counseling program.  The programs are free but you must register. 

Read more....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 8:17 AM - Categories: Coalition Partners | Financial Education | VITA

Charlottesville Coalition Offers Free Tax Preparation Help

The Daily Progress- Charlottesville, VA

The Thomas Jefferson Area Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition has annoinced details on this year's free tax preparation service.  The goal of the program is to encourage people to avoid high fees and instant refunds...

Read more from the Nate Delesline article....

Watch United Way's Kim Connolly on CBS 19 News....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 3:55 PM - Categories: Coalition Partners | VITA