Volunteer
Volunteer to Help Hardworking Families Get More of Their Own Money Back
Join this effort to offer free tax preparation to low and moderate income residents of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region.
Our goal is simple: to ensure that people file their taxes, take advantage of all the credits for which they are eligible and do not pay outrageous filing fees to commercial tax preparers.
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a refundable federal income tax credit for working low-income individuals and families that helps lift nearly 5 million households out of poverty each year. However, it is estimated that as many as 25% of households eligible for the EITC do not claim it.
By offering free, quality tax prep and ensuring eligible families claim the credit, volunteers helped file 15,815 returns, bringing more than $16.6 million back to the local economy last year.
No previous experience is necessary, though we do ask that volunteers commit to working a minimum of 12 hours during tax season, January 31- April 15.
Free tax preparation training and certification is provided to all of our volunteers. Not only will you be giving back as a volunteer – you’ll learn a valuable skill!
Spread the word! Download our volunteer flyer and send to a friend or hang it up at your office, school or church.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this program possible. Volunteer recruitment for the next tax season will resume in August 2010.
If you would like to find other ways to volunteer before the next tax season please visit United Way's The Volunteer Connection Web site at www.VolunteerUWGC.org.