Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CA$H) of the Greater Capital Region
A United Way led coalition serving Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and Schoharie counties

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• Use the county links above for your local list of coalition tax preparation sites or call 2-1-1 to find a site near you.

• Questions about preparing your taxes? Connect with the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service at www.irs.gov/advocate 

What is CA$H?
CA$H is a coalition of community, social, faith-based, educational, business, financial and government organizations dedicated to promoting financial stability and asset building for individuals and families in New York’s Capital Region. CA$H, which leads the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/AARP tax aide program, seeks to increase awareness about the availability of tax credits for working individuals, families and seniors.

What is VITA?
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) provides free tax preparation and helps working families access the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and many other credits and savings to which they are entitled under law. There are free VITA sites in each county throughout the Greater Capital Region. They are staffed by volunteers representing United Way, the finance industry, the IRS, social services and community members.

United Way's Role
As a leader in bringing community resources together to advance the common good, United Way convenes and oversees the CA$H coalition, ensuring that efforts are effectively coordinated across five counties, and individuals receive tax assistance and tools for long term financial stability.