The tax deadline is approaching, and the Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CA$H) program is still scheduling appointments for free tax assistance. Working families that make $49,000 or less are eligible to have their taxes done free through the program.

IRS-trained CA$H volunteers can prepare both state and federal returns, and help families find all the credits for which they are eligible. Most returns are e-filed, meaning clients receive their refunds more quickly than when filing a paper return.

Appointments are still available throughout Chemung and Steuben counties, and in Schuyler County. Both day and evening appointments are available.

To make an appointment, call 2-1-1 Helpline by dialing 2-1-1 or (800) 346-2211 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 2-1-1 Helpline’s referral specialists will help you find the appointment time and location that is most convenient for you, and tell you what to bring to your appointment.

For more information about the CA$H program and other United Way initiatives, click here.

CA$H is sponsored, in part, by a grant from the Internal Revenue Service, Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC) Division, and Bank of America.