Creating Assets, Savings & Hope
Posted April 14, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine — Mainers can file federal taxes for free through the IRS or CA$H Maine, which offers free services for those earning $67,000 or less. The deadline to file your federal income taxes is April 15. You can file your federal tax returns online for free through the Internal Revenue Service’s Direct File program…. Read more
Posted January 29, 2025
The 2025 tax season has begun. This year, there are a number of refundable tax credits that can actually put money in your pocket. Here is a list of credits with links for more information. If you’re getting help with tax preparation, ask your preparer about eligibility. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) The Earned Income… Read more
Posted January 29, 2025
CA$H Maine had 909 returns qualify for the EITC in 2023, bringing in $1,489,725 in EITC refunds to the state. Maine workers may get a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). But to get it, you must file a tax return and claim it. Friday, January 31, 2025,… Read more
Posted January 8, 2025
Midcoast Maine CA$H volunteers and staff at the end of tax season gathering. Read more
Posted January 8, 2025
Pam is a long-standing volunteer greeter for Midcoast Maine CA$H. Read more
Posted January 8, 2025
Gene is an advanced tax preparer and Nancy is a greeter, both long-term Midcoast Maine CA$H volunteers. They are pictured here receiving the Community Builder Award from the United Way of Mid Coast Maine for their outstanding volunteerism. Read more
Posted January 8, 2025
Grace is a volunteer tax preparer working with a tax filer in Bowdoinham. Read more
Posted November 2, 2023
IRS News Release With the tragic crises and natural disasters happening around the globe, many are responding to the call to give what they can to help. The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to be wary of criminals soliciting donations and falsely posing as legitimate charities. Criminals commonly set up bogus charities to take… Read more
Posted November 2, 2023
Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) In October, millions of federal student loan borrowers will have a payment due on their loans for the first time since March 2020. Many borrowers may be able to reduce their payments or even get their loans cancelled, and they should explore their options before making payments. Borrowers who… Read more
Posted February 1, 2023
from America Saves, By Amy Miller, AFC® Our approach to handling a windfall is a simple and easy way to manage what you spend and save and can help you to do the best you can when you have additional funds available. This plan is known as the 30/40/30 Rule. FOLLOW THE 30/40/30 RULE TO… Read more
CA$H Maine is a statewide collaboration of ten coalitions, comprised of 50 non- and for-profit partners, working together to help empower Maine individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability.