Why volunteer?

We could not do our work without dedicated volunteers.

We believe that an individual’s access to quality tax assistance and financial refunds should not solely depend on one’s ability to pay for them. Our volunteers enable us to provide free and accessible tax and financial services that put 100% of refunds in the taxpayers’ pockets.

The impact of your volunteerism is immediate.

You will help customers navigate the tax system to claim tax credits they are due and deserve – credits that can add up to 40% of one’s annual income. The tax assistance you provide – coupled with our financial counseling – starts individuals on the path to building wealth and financial security for themselves and their families.

Results

2011 AAM tax season accomplishments to date:

• 11,460 low-income taxpayers received free tax assistance

• $21.7 million in cash refunds returned to low- and moderate-income Minnesota families

• 569 volunteers gave 17,536 hours to prepare more than 24,153 tax returns

• 724 self-employed individuals received free tax preparation

• 255 new savings accounts opened

2011 AAM and our statewide technical assistance recipients tax season accomplishments to date:

• 21,008 low-income taxpayers received free tax assistance

• $36.4 million in cash refunds returned to low- and moderate-income Minnesota families

• 1,002 volunteers gave 31,364 hours to prepare more than 39,710 tax returns

• 982 self-employed individuals received free tax preparation