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April 15 has new meaning for me. This year I celebrated by having a party to thank all the volunteers who prepared taxes at no charge for hundreds of people who need assistance. I am so proud to work with these people, as they are true patriots who understand that being an American means more than waving a flag. It requires service and sacrifice.
As a volunteer for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, I have gained a new understanding not only of our tax system but of our taxpayers. Unexpectedly, it has also provided me with new perspective on our country and its values. At the Central City Community Center VITA site we focused our efforts on helping low-income taxpayers who were new to this country and often do not speak the language. The taxpayers who came to see us were from all over the world and often worked several jobs with numerous W-2 forms. Frequently the whole family was working to help make ends meet.See the full content of this document
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Taxes Are Investment in Future
I remember the first time I told a young refugee who was both working and going to school that he did not make enough money to owe any income taxes and that he was eligible for an ...
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