CADC in Benton training tax volunteers

Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will hold an orientation session for new and potential volunteers in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax assistance program. The sessions will be held August 8th at 1 pm at the CADC Office, 321 Edison Avenue in Benton and on August 14th at 1 pm at the same location.

At CADC tax sites, IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers work one-on-one with families and individuals to help file their tax returns and ensure that they receive the tax credits for which they qualify. The tax program orientation will provide an overview of the program and the free tax certification training required to volunteer as a tax preparer.

CADC partners with the Internal Revenue Service to provide free tax preparation and promote the Earned Income Tax Credit to low- and moderate-income families in Central Arkansas. The free tax sites also utilize E-file, which allows customers to receive their refunds in 8 to 10 days. Tax sites are located in Saline, Pulaski and Lonoke Counties.

CADC is a nonprofit community action agency that was formed in 1965 to fight and win the “War on Poverty.” The mission of CADC is to improve the quality of life and build strong communities in Arkansas. For more information on becoming a tax volunteer, contact Susan Wills at 501-778-1133.