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Tax Prep Volunteers Aid Low-Income Families

11/02/09

  In difficult economic times, having some extra money can help a lot, especially for low and moderate income households.
  Area residents who are seeking an interesting volunteer opportunity can  help these families avoid spending money on their tax preparations by signing up to be a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) or American Association of Retired People (AARP) volunteer tax preparer.
  The programs offer free tax help to low-to-moderate income (generally,
$42,000 and below) households that cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified
volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax
returns in communities across the country.
  Last year these volunteer groups assisted nearly well over 1,500 tax payers file their
returns. All volunteers participate in a comprehensive Internal Revenue Service training program and are certified to prepare tax returns.
Individuals interested in signing up for the training to prepare tax returns during the 2010 tax season can contact Donna Fanticola at the United Way office (856) 845 4303 x13 for additional information. Training sessions are be scheduled for December in Gloucester and Salem Counties and January in Gloucester County.

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