We know tax season is a busy time of year for MACPA members, but it’s also a great time to give back by putting your skills and expertise to work for some folks who really deserve it. The MACPA has two ways you can get involved:

The Tax Assistance Program is a partnership between MACPA and the Accounting Aid Society where volunteers complete tax returns for low-income households in Detroit. The event takes place on three Saturdays (Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11) at Focus: HOPE in Detroit, and runs from approximately 8 am – 3:30 pm each day. You can choose to volunteer for one, two or all three days. To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Michelle Gimbutis.

MACPA is also looking for volunteers for its Military Tax Assistance Program, which provides free tax return preparation for members of the U.S. military. The program will take place on Feb. 11, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, and alternates between Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township and the MACPA office in Troy. Clients are accepted by appointment only, so the time for each Saturday may vary. Similar to the general Tax Assistance Program, you can volunteer for one, two or all three program dates. Contact Lindsay Weismiller for more information or to volunteer.

Please note that each Tax Assistance program requires volunteers to attend a brief training session that explains the software used, typical client situations and tax updates. CPAs can receive CPE credit for training time.

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