TEAM seeks volunteers to assist in tax filing

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 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will be held at the VITA Clinic at Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, Milford.
The need for volunteer assistance runs from mid-January to April 14, 2014.
TEAM will host an informational session for volunteers at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Milford Senior Center. 
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 evenings at TEAM, Inc., 30 Elizabeth St. during mid-January.

To become a VITA volunteer or for more information about the program, call 203-736-5420 ext. 209 or email mvlahac@teaminc.org.


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.