LEWISTON — Super Refund Saturday, as hosted by the Lewiston-Auburn CA$H Coalition, was a tremendous success once again on Feb. 13. A room full of IRS-certified tax preparers were hard at work at the Lewiston Armory preparing and E-filing federal and state tax returns — free of charge — and assisted 219 individuals.

Since 2004, LA CA$H has facilitated more than $26 million in refund claim requests by area residents.

A financial resource fair was also on site with a focus on “savings.” In addition, several residents won $25 gift cards, shared their savings aspirations or had their credit report “pulled” and reviewed for free.

Representatives on hand were from organizations, including College for ME Androscoggin, Finance Authority of Maine, New Ventures Maine, Lewiston Vet Center, Center for Wisdom’s Women, Community Concepts, City of Auburn and Lewiston housing programs and United Way of Androscoggin County. 

Free tax preparation will continue through April 1st, and individuals with household budgets of $54,000 or less may call for an appointment. Due to volume, no walk-ins due will be served.

FMI, appointment: (207) 513-3160.