Congratulations on completing another busy and stressful tax season! We are incredibly grateful for all of your hard work and dedication. This program wouldn't be possible without our amazing volunteers, and we have received so much positive feedback from community members helped by all of you this year! And save the date for our Volunteer Recognition Event on the evening of Thursday, May 12th at Starr Pass - more details coming soon.

A few notes for now...

Calling all VITA volunteers applying for CE Credit!!

You recently received an email asking you for a copy of your Volunteer Agreement, with the CE section completed. The form is due to the IRS now, so if you have not yet sent it, please do so right away.

Note that your CE credit eligibility isn't determined and certified on your Volunteer Agreement until post-season, after the credits have been earned, so even though you have submitted a copy of the Volunteer Agreement at the beginning of the season to be able to volunteer, we need an updated copy for CE purposes.

Don't miss out - please send to Pia at

ps-york@unitedwaytucson.org, at your earliest convenience.

Filing Finale

The Filing Finale event turned out to be a record breaking event! With approximately 18 volunteers participating that day and United Way staff support, we were able to serve over 125 taxpayers. That is a UWTSA VITA record!

Did you have fun volunteering with United Way's VITA program? We'd love to hear about it!

• If you have a personal story about your volunteer experience with VITA that you wouldn't mind sharing, please use this form.
• Stories can be about your volunteer experience, how you helped a specific taxpayer, or the program in general. No need to include any personal information.

Tax Updates - May Valet VITA

We continue to hear from taxpayers hoping to file. With that in mind, Valet VITA will be available at the UW office one day a week beginning May 4th. People can make a Valet appointment by visiting our website here: www.unitedwaytucson.org/vita

• If you are a certified Intake Specialist and would like to assist during these Valet VITA appointments, please email Gina directly at: gnickerson@unitedwaytucson.org

GYR Updates - Summer Help

On a similar note, GetYourRefund is still open! Volunteers would be a huge help as we continue processing some returns over the summer.

• If you would like to work on returns in the Hub (GetYourRefund), and you have not previously worked in the Hub this tax season, please sign up here: Summer Volunteer Sign-up
• We can provide equipment for you such as a laptop, second monitor, and other accessories (see sign up form)

On May 2nd we will begin to file returns in the Hub for people that missed the filing deadline! We know that some families still need to file to receive the other half of their CTC and claim other important tax credits.

People can access GetYourRefund by visiting our website www.unitedwaytucson.org/vita or by visiting www.getyourrefund.org/uwtsa to get started.

Tax 101 Presenters

Interested in helping community members learn more about taxes? United Way partners often request Income Tax 101 presentations for participants in their financial education, workforce, and housing programs. We have slides and materials available, but we are always looking for volunteers to help us deliver the presentations! If you'd like to join the volunteer pool to be contacted about education opportunities, learn more and sign up here: Income Tax 101 Presentations - Volunteer Pool