Community Impact for Taxes 2020
Tax Season Amid Pandemic
NMCAA has a Successful 2020
NMCAA’s Tax Program Celebrated a Successful Season in 2020
NMCAA’s Tax Program celebrated a successful season in 2020 despite the onset of a global pandemic. The team was able to swiftly pivot to a Virtual Service Model in March as the Stay at Home Orders were initially being issued. For the season, the program supported over 2,500 tax returns for nearly $6.2m in refunds and credits to low and moderate income clients over more than 10 counties in Northern Michigan.
Life Saving Service
saver!”
Biggest Credit Ever
we didn’t even know about the Michigan Homestead
Credit for renters existed and we always pay to get
our taxes done. This is amazing!”
From Owing to Refund
you were all done with my taxes, they owed me!”
Free Tax Service
NMCAA’s Tax Program in Action
The podcast episode features the upcoming Super Saturday event and the tax programs offered by Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA). The sponsors for the event are acknowledged, including Huntington Bank, Northwest Ed, Beta, Consumers Energy, and CEDA Community Economic Development Association of Michigan.
The episode introduces guests Alissa Norris, the marketing coordinator, and Brittney Grzesiak, the Tax program coordinator, from NMCAA’s Financial Management Services Department. They discuss the Super Saturday event, its history, and the various workshops and resources available, including free tax filing, scam bingo, and resume-building classes.
The hosts highlight the importance of Super Saturday and emphasize the collaboration with community partners. They provide information about the event’s sponsors and the diverse workshops and resources available to attendees.
The conversation delves into the eligibility criteria for tax services, the history of Super Saturday, and the wide range of community support. Alissa and Brittney share details about the tax preparation process, appointment scheduling, and the significance of volunteers in making the program successful.
The episode concludes with a discussion about the goals for the current tax season, the number of expected tax returns on Super Saturday, and the role of volunteers in the tax program. Brittany encourages anyone interested in volunteering to call the main agency phone line and ask for her. The hosts also express gratitude to long-time employees and share milestone achievements within the organization.
