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Our Community Matters: CA$H
Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CA$H)
CA$H provides free and fast tax assistance service for individuals and working families generally earning less than $50,000 per year.
With sites across Chemung and Steuben Counties, CA$H is a program that provides working families access to tax credits for which they qualify, including State & Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (E.I.T.C.).
Why a Free Tax Assistance Program?
It is estimated that 15% - 20% of eligible households do not access either the state or federal earned income tax credit. This amounts to between $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]. That's money that should be helping local families become more financially stable and get ahead.
Benefits
- It's FAST! by filing electronically, refunds are generally received within 10 days.
- It's FREE! Using a paid preparer can cost $200 or more per person.
- It's YOURS! Working families increase thier income by accessing tax credits they are entitled to.
- Volunteers are trained by IRS-approved specialists.
- Sites are located thoughout Chemung and Steuben Counties.
Targeted Result
Increase the [disposable] income of working families earning less than $50,000 per year.
Program Results
The CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings & Hope) volunteer income tax assistance initiative continues to grow. In 2008 (the 2007 tax year), through the efforts of numerous community partners, approximately 3,550 low and moderate-income households in the Southern Tier accessed nearly $5.8 million in returns that will be reinvested in the local economy. CA$H also processed 300 additional returns in 2008 specifically in response to the Federal Economic Stimulus initiative. This special CA$H activity, which benefitted mostly senior citizens, brought an estimated additional $2 million to the Southern Tier.
To host a tax preparation site or to volunteer, call
Training is provided. Must be 17 or older.
WATCH FOR UPDATES OF ADDITIONAL SITES
2008 Tax Year CA$H Sites (2009 calendar year)
For all sites in Chemung and Steuben Counties, call 2-1-1 Helpline to schedule an appointment. The CA$H lines are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. for tax inquiries.
If 2-1-1 is not available in your area, dial 1-800-346-2211
Chemung County
Elmira
- Economic Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Faith Temple
Big Flats
Steuben County
Corning
- United Way of the Southern Tier
Bath
- ServU Federal Credit Union
Hornell
- ServU Federal Credit Union
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What to bring to your appointment:
q Picture ID for you and your spouse, if married filing jointly
q Social Security cards and birth dates for you, your spouse, and children you are claiming
q W-2 forms for jobs held in 2006
q 1099 forms, such as 1099G, 1099Misc, 1099Int
q Any letter or notice you received from the IRS
q Copy of last year’s return
q Bank account routing numbers (if you want your refund directly deposited) found on the bottom of check s.
q Your spouse, if married filing jointly.
Other receipts that may increase your tax return amount:
q Rental information for NYS credit
q If you paid for child care— documentation listing provider name, address, tax ID#, and amount paid
q If you, your spouse, or a child attended
college— tuition expense statement (1098T) and/or student loan interest statement (1098E)
q Home interest and property taxes paid
q Medical bills paid
q Charitable contributions made
