Low- and moderate Utah families left between $60 million and $80 million in unclaimed federal tax credits last year. That's money needed by thousands of Utah familiels who are stretched beyond their financial limits.
Volunteers are being sought to assist low and moderate income families in Utah receive free tax help and possibly cash in the form the earned income tax credit.
Under the “Earn It. Keep it. Save it.” moniker, a coalition of community organizations reaches out to eligible families and provides information about the federal earned income tax credit.
The coalition is under the leadership of United Way of Salt Lake and Community Action partnership of Utah.
Volunteers are needed as tax preparers, financial resource specialists, interpreters, schedulers and greeters at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites.
Those interested may register online at http://www.utahtaxhelp.org/ or by calling 2-1-1.