AUGUSTA – State Rep. Matt Peterson, D-Rumford, is encouraging residents to use free tax preparation services provided by the Western Maine CA$H Coalition and AARP Tax-Aide programs.
CA$H Maine, a collaboration of eight statewide coalitions, is comprised of 50 nonprofit and for-profit partners, and AARP Tax-Aide, a program of the AARP Foundation, is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service.
“Many Mainers qualify for refunds that they are not aware of,” said Peterson. “I urge people to take advantage of this wonderful service.”
Last year, CA$H Maine and AARP Tax-Aide helped Maine residents get back more than $13.9 million in federal and state refunds, including $3.62 million in Earned Income Tax Credits.
Free tax preparation is provided by CA$H Maine and AARP Tax-Aide tax sites throughout the state. It is available to taxpayers with low- and moderate-incomes and gives special attention to people age 60 and older. Consultations with IRS-certified professionals are available by appointment.
To find a site in the local area and make an appointment with the Western Maine CA$H Coalition, call 778-7954. You can also find information at http://www.211maine.org/#CASH2009.
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