MFS-CASH Oregon (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) is an Economic Empowerment Program of Metropolitan Family Service committed to improving the financial lives of low-to-moderate income working families and individuals by providing free, high-quality tax preparation and culturally responsive outreach to communities likely to face barriers to accessing tax credits. With over a dozen free volunteer tax sites in the Portland and Eugene metropolitan areas as well as virtual tax preparation services, CASH Oregon provides thousands of families from every community and background with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of tax filing and significantly increase their refunds each year by accessing life-stabilizing tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.
CASH Oregon also provides comprehensive Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) assistance and operates a Spanish-language program called Impuestos Comunitarios. It is a proud partner of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.
Free, IRS-certified volunteer tax preparation
Culturally responsive Spanish-language Impuestos Comunitarios program
ITIN application and renewal assistance
Partnership with IRS VITA Program
Multiple in-person sites in Portland and Eugene metro areas plus virtual services
Services
In-Person Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation at physical volunteer sites in the Portland and Eugene metro areas for federal and Oregon returns.
IRS-certified volunteersFree for qualifying familiesFederal and Oregon returns only
Virtual Tax Preparation
Remote tax preparation services allowing clients to receive help from home.
IRS-certified volunteersVirtual site coordinationFederal and Oregon returns only
ITIN Application and Renewal
Assistance applying for or renewing Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN) for taxpayers without Social Security numbers.
ITIN renewalITIN applicationHelps access tax credits
Impuestos Comunitarios (Spanish Tax Services)
Culturally specific Spanish-language tax preparation program for the Limited English Proficient community.
All communication in SpanishSpanish-speaking volunteersCulturally responsive outreach
Do-It-Yourself Tax Prep
Resources and guidance for individuals to prepare their own taxes.
Self-service guidanceEducational resources
Credentials & Certifications
IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Partner
IRS-Certified Volunteer Tax Preparers
Reviews
Rating
3.5
★★★★☆
Reviews
11
"Professional and competent."
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for free tax preparation? +
Families and individuals earning $60,000 or less per year (some references mention under $69,000).
What types of tax returns can CASH Oregon help with? +
Federal and Oregon tax returns only.
Is CASH Oregon a VITA program? +
Yes, CASH Oregon is a proud partner of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.
What is ITIN assistance? +
Help applying for or renewing Individual Tax Identification Numbers for taxpayers who do not have Social Security numbers.
Are Spanish-language tax services available? +
Yes, the Impuestos Comunitarios program provides Spanish-language tax preparation with Spanish-speaking volunteers.
Do I need tax preparation experience to volunteer? +
No experience is necessary; volunteers are trained and certified through IRS programs.
How can I support CASH Oregon? +
By donating online, by check to Metropolitan Family Service / CASH Oregon Program, or by volunteering time.
Where are the tax preparation sites located? +
Over a dozen free volunteer tax sites in the Portland and Eugene metropolitan areas, plus virtual services.
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