Today, Southern Tier CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) trained its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers by focusing on the State Returns (NY focused), ACA (Affordable Care Act), TaxSlayer software, Premium Tax Credits, and Exemptions. They covered VITA Site Operations and Compliance, what is expected of their volunteers, and what to expect this tax season.
CA$H is an IRS sponsored VITA program, led by Arbor Housing and Development, offering free tax assistance for low-to-moderate income families and individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need help in preparing their own tax returns.
IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.