TEAM in Derby seeks tax help volunteers

DERBY - TEAM, Inc., is seeking volunteers to assist low-income families and individuals in filing their taxes and claiming refunds owed to them, such as federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) that can boost their yearly income by up to 30 percent.
The VITA program is held at the VITA Clinic at TEAM, Inc. 30 Elizabeth St., additional sites are also available for volunteering. 
The need for volunteer assistance runs from mid-January to April 14, 2014. 
TEAM will host an informational session for volunteers at 6 p.m. Nov. 4, 30 Elizabeth St. 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers free preparation of federal and state income tax returns to low-income individuals and families.
No experience is required. Volunteers will receive 16-20 hours of training on income tax preparation by a skilled IRS instructor and receive certification. 
Training will take place at TEAM, Inc.,  in early December in the evening. Past VITA volunteers are welcome and must attend training. 
To become a VITA volunteer or for more information call 203-736-5420 ext. 234 or email dstroman@teaminc.org

TEAM Inc. is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose mission is to connect individuals and families with solutions that lead to well-being, self-sufficiency and full participation in the community. TEAM programs serve the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Shelton, Seymour and Woodbridge.  


This is a press release from TEAM.