One local non-profit is helping low-income residents of the District file their taxes.

Jessica Forres reports…



At Petey Greene Community Center, James Johson watches an I-R-S certified volunteer prepare his tax return. This is the third year he's taken advantage of the free service provided by Capital Area Asset Builders…a non-profit dedicated to moving people up the economic ladder.

IT'S FAST SO IT'S NOT A BLOWN OUT DRAWN THING ALL DAY SITTING IN LIKE H AND R BLOCK.

Colleen Dailey is the non-profit's Executive Director…

WE WANT TO PROVIDE A FREE AND SAFE SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN LEAST AFFORD TO PAY TO FILE THEIR TAXES

Dailey's group also educates residents about the DC Earned Income Tax Credit… a refund for low wage workers.

IF A WORKER DOESN'T EVEN OWE ANY INCOME TAX , THEY DON'T EARN ENOUGH TO FILE AN INCOME TAX, THEY CAN STILL GET THIS CREDIT

The group will operate 11 tax preparation sites throughout the District until Apri 15th.

Jessica Forres WAMU 885 News