Midcoast CA$H, an initiative of the United Way of Mid Coast Maine, is scheduling appointments for free tax preparation at (207) 295-6340.

Generally, individuals who make less than $56,000 are eligible to have their federal and state taxes prepared and e-filed by IRS tax law certified volunteer preparers – completely free on any charges.

In addition to free tax preparation, Midcoast CA$H’s Asset Organizer helps people access financial resources by connecting them with programs that provide help with budgeting, home buying, student loans, improving credit, reducing debt, heating and energy costs, going back to school, savings, legal services and much more.

In 2019 alone, Midcoast CA$H served 403 people in the Midcoast area and brought back $714,979 in federal and state refunds. By using CA$H, they keep 100% of their refunds - without worrying about hidden fees or unexpected charges.

“For 12 years, Midcoast CA$H has helped individuals and families get their maximum refund that they can use on necessities, like paying bills, paying down debt, making new purchases, and saving,” Steve Cohen, Midcoast CA$H coordinator at United Way. “CA$H customers get high-quality, professional service that ensures that they get their maximum refund and claim all the credits that they have earned.”

Anna, a Midcoast CA$H customer shared “I’ve always felt that I was in good, capable hands at Midcoast CA$H and trust the volunteers’ expertise to find our family the best tax breaks that we are eligible for.”

The success of Midcoast CA$H depends on the financial and in-kind support of Bath Housing Authority, Bath Savings Institution, Bowdoin College, CEI, Davenport Trust, Damariscotta Bank & Trust, DXC Technology, First Federal Savings, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Internal Revenue Service, John T. Gorman Foundation, Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission, Midcoast Maine Community Action, New Ventures Maine, Norway Savings, United Way of Mid Coast Maine and many generous volunteers.

To see if you qualify or schedule an appointment at tax sites in Bath, Brunswick, or Wiscasset, call (207) 295-6340.

For information on other CA$H sites in Maine, call 211 (Maine’s free information and referral service) or visit cashmaine.org