CASH Oregon and Tax-Aide Celebrate
Successful 2008 Tax Season!

During the 2008 filing season, the partnership of CASH Oregon and AARP Tax-Aide prepared 16,172 electronically filed federal tax returns in the three county Portland metropolitan area, an increase of 38% over the prior year. Total federal refunds were $12.4 million, with $6.9 million from Earned Income and Child tax credits. The average adjusted gross income of each return was less than $20,000.

CASH Oregon was formed in 2005 to assist low income individuals and families through the promotion of the Earned Income and other Tax Credits, free tax return preparation, and financial advocacy. AARP Tax-Aide has been operating free tax preparation sites in Oregon with an emphasis on seniors for over 20 years. In 2007 both organizations committed to a tax preparation partnership going forward.

CASH Oregon works with several government agencies, corporate and nonprofit partners to promote and provide its services. It is these relationships and, above all, the commitment and dedication of over 230 CASH Oregon and Tax-Aide volunteers which made possible a very successful year.

Volunteer recruiting and training for the upcoming 2009 tax season begin this September. Join us!! We provide the training (which can be done online from you home), tax software, and support. You provide the enthusiasm! Final one day orientation session in January Ð tax season is February 1 through April 15. Over 51 sites in Clackamas, Washington and Multnomah counties; flexible hours. Come enjoy the satisfaction of helping others get the refunds they deserve!