2016 Post-Tax Season Chat

June 2, 2016

The Get It Back Campaign is partnering with CFED and the National Women Law Center for a Post-Tax Season Chat! Now that the hustle and bustle of the tax filing season has subsided, connect with your tax credit outreach colleagues across the country on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 3:00 PM EDT (2 PM CDT/...

Got Summer Outreach Plans?

May 31, 2016

Summer can be a wonderful time to catch up on work and prepare for next year's tax season. Check out these tips for summer outreach.

Why This VITA Coordinator Recruits Military Spouses

May 25, 2016

Genevieve Anderson, VITA Coordinator for the North Texas Area United Way, is intimately familiar with the challenges that come with being a military spouse. After working many years in the Air Force with her husband, Gen retired from duty. Suddenly, Gen found herself facing unexpected difficulties as an unemployed military spouse.

Want a Sneak Preview?

May 5, 2016

The tax season just ended, but our work is only beginning! We'll be spending the next few months preparing our materials for next year's tax season.

5 Ways to Show Volunteer Appreciation

April 29, 2016

If you provide free tax help, the end of the tax season is a chance to catch up on work, compile reports, and — of course — celebrate your volunteers. You don’t need a large budget to let volunteers know how valuable they are. Taking time to recognize volunteers makes them feel appreciated, which...

Two people looking at a calculator as they file their taxes.

Americans Don’t Hate Filing Taxes 

April 14, 2016

It’s almost Tax Day and while some people reluctantly file tax returns, many enjoy fulfilling this civic duty. A national survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that over a third of Americans either like (29 percent) or love (5 percent) doing their taxes.