Midcoast CA$H Provides Free IRS-Certified Tax Preparation

January 22, 2018

Midcoast CA$H is a member of CA$H Maine and is one of over 12,000 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs across the country that the IRS relies on to help people file their taxes every year, completely free of charge.

In 2017 alone, our IRS certified volunteers helped over 300 individuals in the Midcoast area qualify for and keep 100% of their refunds without worrying about hidden fees or unexpected charges.Many of our clients receive over thirty percent of their annual income in tax refunds, making their tax returns vital to their financial lives.

"For 10 years, Midcoast CA$H has helped individuals and families get their maximum refund that they use on necessities, like paying bills, paying down debt, making new purchases, and saving,” Maria Hinteregger, United Way of Mid Coast Maine and Midcoast CA$H lead coordinator. “We are dedicated to helping as many community members as we can.”

“I’ve always felt that I was in good, capable hands at Midcoast CA$H and trust the volunteers’ expertise to find our family the best tax breaks that we are eligible for.” Anna, Midcoast CA$H free tax preparation program user.Generally, individuals who make less than $54,000 are eligible to have their taxes prepared and e-filed for free.

To see if you qualify or schedule an appointment at tax sites in Bath, Brunswick, or Wiscasset, call (207) 699-0752. For more information on CA$H Maine, their expert tax preparation services, and to find a tax preparation site near you, visit cashmaine.org.

The volunteer tax preparers at CA$H Maine free tax preparation sites go through extensive training and are certified by the IRS. We make sure our customers get high-quality, professional service by trained volunteers who are equipped to identify tax refund opportunities for customers. Our goal is to help our customers get their maximum refund and claim all the credits that they have earned.
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Midcoast CA$H is a partnership of community leaders and industry experts working together to help empower individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability. Members of the Midcoast CA$H Coalition include: Bath Housing Authority, Bath Savings Institution, Bowdoin College, Camden National Bank, CEI, Davenport Trust, First Federal Savings, Goodwill Industries of NNE, Internal Revenue Service, John T. Gorman Foundation, KeyBank, Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission, Mid Coast Charitable Foundation, New Ventures Maine, Norway Savings Bank, The Gathering Place, United Way of Mid Coast Maine.
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Media Contact:
Maria Hinteregger, United Way of Mid Coast Maine, (207) 443-9752, mariah@uwmcm.org