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

In 2009 alone, AccountAbility Minnesota’s volunteer achievements included:

• 700 volunteers gave 20,500 hours to prepare more than 37,400 tax returns
• $29.6 million in cash refunds returned to low- and moderate-income Minnesota families
• 17,250 low-income taxpayers received free tax assistance
• 8,047 children benefited from the tax refunds