TEAM in Derby seeks VITA volunteers for several sites

TEAM, Inc.,  is seeking volunteers to assist low-income families and individuals in filing their taxes and claiming refunds owed to them, such as federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) that can boost their yearly income by up to 35 percent.  
The VITA program is held at the VITA Clinic located at TEAM, Inc. 30, Elizabeth St., Derby, Derby Neck Library, Plumb Memorial Library, Shelton, and the Milford Senior Center and operates from January to April 15, 2016. 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance offers free preparation of federal and state income tax returns to low-income individuals and families.  
No experience is necessary.  

All volunteers will receive training appropriate for their position. Volunteers receive the materials for self-study on basic income tax law for federal and state returns.  In addition, specific training sessions will take place in January 2016.  

To become a VITA volunteer or for more information about the program, call (203) 736-5420 ext. 234 or email dstroman@teaminc.org.

 TEAM Inc. is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose mission is to connect individuals and families with solutions that lead to well-being, self-sufficiency and full participation in the community.  

It aims to achieve its mission by conducting activities that address the needs of economically disadvantaged individuals and families including resource mobilization, education, advocacy and service delivery.  

TEAM programs serve the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Shelton, Seymour, and Woodbridge.