Sent on behalf of the Denver Office of Economic Development…
Want to help lift Denver's low-income families out of poverty?
YOU can help them get tax refunds -- no experience required!
You don't need to be an accountant or even a computer whiz to lend a hand to Denver's hard-working low-income families.
The City and County of Denver is calling for volunteers on behalf of the Denver Asset Building Coalition (DABC),
which will operate two Free Tax SuperSites in 2009 located at:
The King Trimble Center
2980 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
&
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete an online application by
November 30, 2008, at http://www.denverabc.org/volunteers09.htm
Please put "City of Denver" in the "Referred By" field.
The DABC will train you to help file tax returns for struggling single parents, parents who have lost their jobs, families who cannot speak English, and others challenged most in this economy. DABC tax law training is offered online or through a self-study course in December and January. E-file training to prepare returns using a computer will be provided to all volunteers in January.
Volunteers are asked to commit to at least 24 hours (after training) between January 31 and April 15, 2009. In exchange for your commitment, you can do your family's taxes for free using the latest IRS software at the SuperSites!
The Problem: Even with a steady job, many working families are struggling to make ends meet. They may be stuck in low-wage jobs due to their education status or past work history. In addition to having limited income, many of these families are not connected to the "financial mainstream." Some don’t have bank accounts, others may be in debt or have bad credit, and many don’t own a home.
The Solution: The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a powerful work incentive and antipoverty tool that has benefited millions of low-income families since its inception. The EITC is a refundable credit offered through the Internal Revenue Service to working families that, in 2008, earn less than $41,646.
National estimates indicate that approximately 15% of eligible families do not claim the EITC. Some don’t think they’re eligible. Some families may feel that since they owe too little to have to file that there’s no benefit to them filing at all. Education and free tax preparation are crucial to these families.
If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Volunteer@DenverABC.org.