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Jan 30 2012

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

Jan 27 2012

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

Jan 26 2012

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

Jan 24 2012

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. 

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

Jan 12 2012

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

Jan 11 2012

PCCA and BEST Initiative provide VITA Services

Chatham Star Tribune- Chatham VA

Pittsylvania County Community Action is a key partner in the BEST Initiative, which is providing free tax preparation services to working families and individuals....

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Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 10:45 AM - Categories: Coalition Partners | VITA

Jan 11 2012

CAPSAW Receives Grant to Provide Free Tax Service

Augusta Free Press- Waynesboro VA

Community Action Partnership of Staunton, Augusta and Waynesboro has expanded their free tax preparation program with a grant from the Virginia Community Action Partnership.

Read the whole article....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 10:38 AM - Categories: Coalition Partners | VITA