Current CASH News and Information
CASH Oregon News
February 2, 2012
The Oregonian
Free help with tax returns on 'Super Refund Saturday'
CASH Oregon, a nonprofit that offers free help with tax returns, is hosting its first "Super Refund Saturday" event, co-sponsored by AARP Tax-Aide and KeyBank.
This Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., volunteers will be available at Lloyd Center Mall (Suite 2025) and the Beaverton Resource Center to help people fill out and file their returns.lem." But Richard Panick, an IRS spokesman in Seattle, said the policy isn't likely to change.
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January 27, 2012
CASH Oregon receives a contribution from OnPoint Community Credit Union. Thank you OnPoint Community Credit Union!
January 27, 2012
Today is EITC Day which raises awareness to this potentially life-changing tax credit. Find out if you qualify by clicking here.
January 24, 2012
KeyBank, CASH Oregon and AARP Tax-Aide are offering “Super Refund Saturday” -- a free tax preparation event Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at two locations: inside Lloyd Center Mall (Suite 2025) and at the Beaverton Resource Center (12500 Allen Blvd).
Get your tax return prepared confidentially and for free and find out if you’re eligible for the valuable Earned Income Tax Credit that gives hundreds or even thousands of dollars back to eligible filers. For more information, call 2-1-1.
January 21, 2012
CASH Oregon's Lloyd Center Super Site opens. For hours and more information, click here. You can also view all additional tax sites statewide that will be open after 2/1/2012.
January 10, 2012
CASH Oregon receives a grant from The Jackson Foundation. Thank you Jackson Foundation!
December 29, 2011
CASH Oregon receives a grant from Intuit to provide free tax preparation services. Thank you Intuit!
November 15, 2011
CASH Oregon receives a large multi-year grant from Meyer Memorial Trust to provide free tax preparation services statewide in partnership with AARP Tax-Aide. Thank you Meyer Memorial Trust!
November 1, 2011
CASH Oregon receives a VITA grant from the IRS for a second year to provide free tax preparation services in Washington County. Thank you IRS!
October 22, 2011
CASH Oregon, in support of the City of Portland and the Financial Planning Association of Portland participated in Portland Financial Planning Day. Attendees were able to meet one-on-one with dozens of professional financial planners to discuss your personal finance questions, concerns and interests.
July 25, 2011
CASH Oregon receives a large grant from the City of Portland to provide free tax preparation services throughout. Portland. Thank you City of Portland!
July 25, 2011
CASH Oregon hosts another Real Economic Impact Tour!
July 2, 2011
CASH Oregon receives a large grant from Social Venture Partners Portland to provide free tax preparation services. Thank you Social Venture Partners Portland!
May 12, 2011
CASH Oregon is featured in a video produced by Social Venture Partners. Check it out here!
April 29,2011
We're hiring a Program Associate! **Position closed!**
April 17,2011
The Sunday Oregonian
Without a computer, what's a taxpayer to do these days?
...CASH Oregon, a Portland nonprofit that provides free tax filing assistance, has seen a 50 percent jump in the number of people coming to its main Lloyd Center office, executive director Rob Justus said. The office filed more than 100 returns Thursday and has processed more than 3,000 throughout the season. "There are large numbers of seniors and low-income people who do not have access to the Internet," Justus said. "It's a problem." But Richard Panick, an IRS spokesman in Seattle, said the policy isn't likely to change.
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April 17,2011
Oregonlive.com
Need help with taxes this weekend? Here are some free resources in Oregon
A number of sites statewide will be open this weekend and Monday offering volunteers who can help you prepare and file your tax returns. Plus, we've got lots of tips right here on It's Only Money blog and OregonLive's Tax Q-and-A blog. read more
April 13, 2011
CASH Oregon Lloyd Center Tax Site
Our Lloyd Center site hits 3,000 returns! This morning at 9:44 am, the Lloyd Center site processed its 3,000th return of the 2010 tax season. Ms. Pat Wold was the Lloyd Center camper who completed the return for a happy client. Thanks Pat and all of our wonderful volunteer tax preparers, Jeff Malmquist our FANTASTIC Local Coordinator, and Misha Staggs our FANTASTIC Client Facilitator!
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
Saving Families Money This Tax Season
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program, a United Way Strategic Income Initiative, is an important component of United Way’s focus on financial stability and has received contributions from Bank of America and Walmart to support free tax preparation centers... you can find a free tax preparation center through CASH Oregon or AARP. read more
March 29, 2011
CASH Oregon Office
In our efforts to better serve the disabled community, we hosted the Real 
Economic Impact (REI) Tour. Attendees from many local agencies that serve the disabled participated in an open disability workgroup discussion. CASH Oregon will continue to assist the disabled community by providing free tax preparation, tax credit outreach, and financial programs.
February 13, 2011
The Oregonian
Get through the tax season with help
...If you'd rather work with a person than a computer program, there's plenty of free tax help near you. CASH Oregon and AARP Tax-Aide provide free tax prep help for most taxpayers at dozens of sites around Oregon. Call 1-866-917-8881 or visit cashoregon.org...read full story
January 19, 2011
The Skanner News
Free Tax Advice Available on Super Refund Saturday, February 5
Free tax help is available Jan. 22 through April 16 by local nonprofit group CASH Oregon, in cooperation with the American Association of Retired Persons. The two groups are especially focusing on helping taxpayers benefit from the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. read full story
