Gorham Savings Bank Day
Posted March 13, 2017
This Saturday, March 11th Friendly staff from Gorham Savings Bank will be volunteering to help you save and complete your taxes! Read more
Posted March 13, 2017
This Saturday, March 11th Friendly staff from Gorham Savings Bank will be volunteering to help you save and complete your taxes! Read more
Posted February 28, 2017
Longtime L-A CA$H volunteer Monica Lee sits at the Lewiston Memorial Armory recently during a daily tax preparation session. Lee, who has been assisting residents with taxes for 10 years, says the program helps people “ease their mind.” Written by Andrew Rice and published in the Sun Journal on February 20, 2017. Not many… Read more
Posted February 22, 2017
“I’m a college graduate, and I have a hard enough time figuring out the healthcare marketplace – the pluses and minuses, the credits and debits. I would much rather have volunteers at the Western Maine CA$H Coalition help me with my taxes. They’re competent, educated, and trained in it, and there is no charge. I… Read more
Posted February 10, 2017
Saving while filing your tax return is easy and can be automatic. Saving can help you be prepared for financial emergencies and begin to plan for the future. Written by David Sieminski, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – FEB 09, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a 21st century agency that helps consumer… Read more
Posted February 10, 2017
By Dottie Perham-Whittier, LA CA$H Co-Chair When my son, Mack, was born in October of 1999, people told me he’d be 18 before I knew it. Looking at my 8 lb. 2 oz. bundle of joy, I thought people were crazy to say that. However, time has flown by! He will be 18 and graduates… Read more
Posted January 30, 2017
Budgeting Basics, 2 hour workshop Learn the basic pieces for building a budget, including money tracking and goal setting. Create a budget that works for you. May 3, 6 to 8 pm, Houlton Higher Education Center, Houlton May 23, 6 to 8 pm, UMPI, Presque Isle Clean-up Your Credit Workshop, 2 hour workshop… Read more
Posted January 29, 2017
This Saturday, February 11th Have your taxes done, and speak with friendly staff from Casco FCU about your credit, savings, and your financial future. Read more
Posted January 27, 2017
What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? Each year, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) supports the financial stability of over 27 million of low-and moderate-income workers by reducing the regressive federal tax burden on low-wage earners. Depending on a worker’s income, the amount of taxes owed may be less than the credit and… Read more
Posted January 20, 2017
This Saturday February 4th from 9AM-4PM Representatives from KeyBank and the RedCross will be on hand to assist you! Call 207-699-0753 to schedule an appointment Read more
Posted January 20, 2017
This year it is more important than ever to prepare accurate income tax returns. A new law requires the IRS to delay issuing refunds for certain taxpayers claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until February 15. The law has no exceptions and is designed to make it… Read more