Shawn M. Currier, coordinator of the Allegany County United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program spoke to our students today about volunteering for the VITA program works and all the good that program does in Allegany County.
VITA assists taxpayers who make $54,000 or less, people with disabilities, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need help preparing their own tax returns. Our IRS-certified volunteers provide basic federal and state income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
This past year, 512 families have been served, with total income tax refunds of $800,573. In addition, we estimate that this program has saved these families approximately $175 each in preparation costs for a total of $88,550.
Allegany County United Way supports over 25 nonprofit programs in our community that impact one in every three local residents. For the full list of programs supported, go to our website at www.acuw.com and like us on Facebook.