TEAM seeks volunteers for free tax preparation service for working families

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 and Child Tax Credit, that can boost their yearly income by up to 35 percent.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is held at the VITA Clinic located at TEAM, Inc. 30, Elizabeth St., Derby, Derby Neck Library, Plumb Library, Shelton and the Milford Senior Center and operates from January to April 15, 2016.

VITA offers free preparation of federal and state income tax returns to low-income individuals and families. No experience is necessary. All volunteers will receive training appropriate for their position. Volunteers receive the materials for self-study on basic income tax law for federal and state returns. In addition, specific training sessions will take place in January 2016.

To become a VITA volunteer or for more information about the program, please call 203-736-5420 ext. 234 or email dstroman@teaminc.org

This is a press release from TEAM, Inc.