Bangor, Ellsworth, Machias, Waterville - Eastern Maine CA$H, led by United Way of Eastern Maine will provide free
tax preparation and money management information throughout tax season.
Eastern Maine CA$H has 24 locations across Eastern Maine (and other
locations exist statewide). Tax assistance is available for
low-to-moderate income individuals. Call 2-1-1 and mention "Free tax" to
find the location nearest you.

On Febuary 5, there will be Super Saturday events in Eastern Maine
including Bangor, Ellsworth and Machias (please call 2-1-1 to find
additional Super Saturday events across the state):

BANGOR - Super Saturday, February 5 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Airport Mall,
Bangor
Call 973-3500 to schedule an appointment or 2-1-1 for other Free Tax
Prep locations

ELLSWORTH - Super Saturday, February 5 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Washington
Hancock Community Association
Call 664-2424 extension 4460 to schedule an appointment or 2-1-1 for
other free tax prep dates and locations

MACHIAS - Super Saturday February 5 from at Machias Savings Bank
Call 255-9499 to schedule an appointment or 2-1-1 for other free tax
prep dates and locations

WATERVILLE - Super Saturday February 5 from Waterville
KeyBank, Main St.
1-888-392-4636 for an appointment

Eastern Maine CA$H "is working to ensure everyone in need in our region,
is able to get their taxes filed at no cost," said Emma Pope-Welch. "The
coalition hopes to increase the number of eligible, low-income workers
that receive the Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $." She explained
that "thousands of eligible households in our area currently do not
receive this credit."

Tax preparation sites are also available in Bangor, Ellsworth,
Milbridge, Machias, Calais, Dover-Foxcroft and elsewhere, you can find
the nearest site by dialing 2-1-1, 24 hours a day. You can also find a
list of locations by visiting www.cashmaine.org and clicking the
"locations" tab at the top of the screen. Many will operate until April
15th.

Background:
Eastern Maine CA$H Coalition is a financial stability partnership
coordinated by United Way of Eastern Maine, covers free tax prep in
Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, Waldo and Washington Counties. This
year, we have 24 sites run by more than # of I.R.S. Certified volunteer
tax preparers. Parners include AARP Tax-Aide, Bank of America, Casey
Family Services, Coastal Enterprises, Housing & Urban Development, Four
Directions, IRS/VITA, Four Directions, Key Bank, Machias Savings Bank,
Mano en Mano, Penobscot County Federal Credit Union, Penquis, Pine Tree
Legal Services, United Way of Eastern Maine, UMaine at Machias,
Washington County Community college, Washington Hancock Community
Agency, Women, Work and Community and 2-1-1 Maine

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