Eastern Maine CA$H: WABI Channel 5
Posted February 5, 2016
Thanks to WABI for sharing information about Super Saturday! It was a great day. Read more
Making Her Money Work Toward a New Car
Posted February 4, 2016
Lee, who lives on a fixed income, was looking for better ways to manage her money when she signed up for a My Money Works class with New Ventures Maine. “Taking this class gave me both the skills and confidence that I needed to take control of my finances.” A motivated learner, she quickly… Read more
Q. What is the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit (EOTC)?
Posted February 2, 2016
A. The EOTC can provide substantial savings for eligible Maine residents. If you graduated from a Maine college, and live and work in the state, then you may be eligible for a Maine income tax credit for student loan payments that you have made. You can find out more information about this credit here and… Read more
Q. I did not file my taxes last year. Can CA$H still help me file this year?
Posted February 2, 2016
A. Yes. At our sites volunteer tax preparers can file up the last three years of taxes for you. When you schedule your appointment please let the location know you have more than one tax return to complete. Read more
Q. How can I get help with tax issues?
Posted February 2, 2016
A. You should first contact the IRS to see what your options are. If you cannot resolve the problem contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service, a free service within the IRS and see how they can help. Read more
Saving for College Can Make a Difference
Posted February 2, 2016
Lauren is a recent college graduate and a Radiologic Technologist at Stevens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Maine. Her mother set up a college savings account for her when she no longer had to pay for daycare. It was easy to set up as an automatic deposit and she barely missed it. “My mother’s choice… Read more
Western Maine Kickoff
Posted January 29, 2016
From left to right: Lisa Laflin, Western Maine CA$H Co-Coordinator, Deborah Weaver, Maine Local Taxpayer Advocate, Tess Armstrong, Senior Tax Consultant IRS , Divin Gatera, Volunteer Tax Preparer, Janet Smith, Western Maine CA$H Co-Coordinator, Dennis O’Neil, Volunteer Tax Preparer, Amy Scholl, AmeriCorps VISTA, Lisa Lemieux, Western Maine CA$H Asset Organizer, Bobbie Wheeler, Western CA$H Site Coordinator. Western Maine CA$H kicked off the… Read more
Q. Are there any statewide workshops or classes that can help me reach my goals?
Posted January 28, 2016
A. You can find upcoming workshops and classes at cashmaine.org/class-listings/. Read more
Q. Are there any money workshops or classes available in my area?
Posted January 28, 2016
A. You can locate information about classes and workshops here. Read more
Press Release: EITC Awareness Day at the State House
Posted January 26, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2016 Contact: Janet Smith (207) 778-2757 CA$H Maine Celebrates EITC Awareness Day, Announces Goal to Help 1,500 Maine Families Take Advantage of Tax Credits and Achieve Financial Stability AUGUSTA – Members of the Maine legislature joined family success and stability advocates and others today at an… Read more