Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope Through Tax Returns.
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CASH is here to help!
CASH is now scheduling appointments for the summer tax prep season!
We will offer appointments from Tuesday, June 2 through Wednesday, August 26! Take our pre-screening survey and schedule your tax appointment here:
If you have received a letter from the IRS or New York State Department of Taxation and need to speak with a tax professional, please leave a voicemail at (585) 900-1004, and a CASH representative will return your call. You must leave a voicemail to receive a return call.
If you need to check the status of your completed tax return or refund, please visit:
Federal Returns – www.irs.gov/refunds
New York State Returns – https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/file/refund.htm
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Our People
Notch is one of our longest-serving volunteers with 16 years of service under his belt. Notch has a seemingly quiet demeanor but that’s what makes our clients trust him. They know his face, and they can feel his patience.
The Latest in IRS News
Here is the link for information on how to file your taxes using IRS Free File https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
For information on the status of your Federal refund, please go to https://www.irs.gov/refunds. For information about your NYS refund, please go to https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/file/refund.htm
We Need You!
Are you interested in gaining new skills, giving back to your community, or connecting with new people? Volunteering with CASH allows you to confidently provide tax prep support or you can put other skills to work including administrative, customer service, and more. Visit our volunteer page to sign up and learn more!
Our Programs
All of our programs are free and delivered through our team of highly-trained volunteers. Income eligibility requirements apply, so please check each program to see if you qualify.
About Us
Creating Assets Savings and Hope (CASH)
As a pioneer and national leader in the effort to provide financial services to low-income families, we help people in our community focus on planning for the future by offering free, high-quality tax prep that makes tax filing easy to do and understand. We also provide year round financial advice and access to education and other resources that fulfill basic needs to help people plan for their future.
Before CASH, more than a dozen organizations acted independently to produce approximately 1,000 tax returns in the Greater Rochester area. In 2002, the United Way of Greater Rochester brought these organizations together and CASH (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope) was created. Since June 2007, CASH has been led by the Empire Justice Center.
Our Impact
