Our Community Matters: CA$H
Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CA$H)
CA$H provides free and fast tax assistance service for anyone filing income taxes.
With sites across Chemung and Steuben Counties, CA$H is a program that provides free tax assistance service with the primary objective of helping working families access tax credits for which they qualify, i.e., State & Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (E.I.T.C.).
CA$H Tax Assistance Service
Sites will open on or about January 28!
Click here to see the flier!
Bath
Catholic Charities (607) 776-8085 x201
ProAction (607) 776-2125 x312
Hornell
Serv-U Credit Union (607) 324-0573
Corning
Corning Community
College Academic
and Workforce
Development Center 2-1-1
Salvation Army (607) 962-4681
United Way*** (607) 936-3753
Chemung County
EOP 2-1-1
Faith Temple 2-1-1
Horseheads Public Library 2-1-1
Salvation Army (607) 732-0312
Samaritan Center 2-1-1
Spencer-Van Etten area 2-1-1
2-1-1 lines are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for tax inquiries.
If 2-1-1 is not available in your area, dial (800) 346-2211.
*** To see dates and times your United Way office is available to do taxes, please go to our calendar. Select "Taxes" in the category to see all tax dates.
See our most recent ad!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
Volunteers prepare federal and state income tax returns for low- to moderate-income taxpayers using a computer. Training is provided, and certification is required. Total commitment, in addition to the initial training, depends on the volunteer's schedule. Must be at least 17 years of age. Time frame is from mid-January to April 15. Tax preparation sites are located throughout Chemung and Steuben Counties. See volunteer job description. Check out the recruiting flier to learn more!
Sign up to volunteer by sending us an e-mail or give us a call at 607.936.3753. Please include your name, address, e-mail address, and phone number. We will contact you with information.
Why a Free Tax Assistance Program?
Situation
It is estimated that 15-25% of eligible households do not access either the state or federal earned income tax credit. This amounts to $6-9 million right here in the Southern Tier that the government keeps. The maximum credit for a family with two or more children is more than $6,000.
Targeted Result
Increased disposable income of working families with incomes <$40,000.
Benefits
- Helps working families increase disposable income by accessing tax credits
- Free (if the taxpayer uses a paid preparer, the average fee is $200 per return)
- Volunteers are trained by IRS-approved trainers.
- Quick: the return is filed electronically, and refunds normally make it back to the client in ten days
- Sites throughout Chemung and Steuben Counties
Results
In 2007 (for the 2006 tax year), approximately 2,900 returns were completed and nearly $4.8 million was returned to people in our community. When spent locally, our economy also benefits. This brings the four-year program total to about $14,000,000.
- To host a tax preparation site or to volunteer, call 936-3753
Training is provided. Must be 17 or older.
CA$H is brought to you by a coalition of nonprofits led by United Way of the Southern Tier.
