For the past 10 years, tax volunteers have chosen to spend the cold winter days nestled at tax sites preparing tax returns in lieu of a fireplace and hot chocolate. Last year alone 650 volunteers prepared 13,320 tax returns that helped bring back $19.7 million in federal refunds to our community. To celebrate our current tax volunteers and inspire future volunteers here are some (hopefully) compelling reasons to join our team.
10. You provide an invaluable direct service to members of your community
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Taxes. For many this word can cause a shortness of breath or a slight nervous breakdown. Many have fallen victim to the fear of the 1040 and countless other forms as well as spent whole April weekends deciphering the code in the IRS publications. For me, only two options presented themselves every tax season: either tackle them by myself or pay someone else to do them. But, a third option is available in our community: the Free Tax Campaign Volunteers.
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