Eh? Tax site recruiting volunteer staff

Last year, Community Action Duluth’s free tax prep sites helped 1,600 families claim $2.76 million in tax refunds, including more than $860,000 in Earned Income Tax Credit. With EITC, a family can boost household income 10 percent to 30 percent, but they need to file a tax return.

“We want Duluth to get its fair share of EITC, and claim it by filing for free,” tax site manager Julia Cheng said. “That’s new federal money coming into Duluth.”

CAD still needs volunteer tax preparers, and the technophobic can assist in other ways, all while enjoying camaraderie, pizza and the knowledge that they’re doing tons of good for their neighbors. Volunteer orientations take place at 19 N. 21st Ave. W. Go to Community Action Duluth's website for dates and times. Volunteer trainings run Jan. 9-24. For more information, call (218) 726-1665, e-mail julia@communityactionduluth.org or visit CAD’s website.

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