Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Tax Filing Season a Success Thanks to Volunteers


Thanks to the work of 27 volunteers who contributed 897 hours of their time to assist low and moderate income households with their 2011 tax filings, we can report:

  • Federal and State refunds of $1,538,761 for 709 households
  • An estimated $170,000 saved in filing fees
  • Screenings of 182 households for eligibility for other benefits

Doing the math:  Whether tax site volunteers were greeters, tax preparers, reviewers, or providing clerical support, each hour any volunteer contributed had the outccome of refunding an average of $2,170 to an individual or family.  Volunteers do make a difference!