PORTSMOUTH, NH Service Credit Union partnered with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), which is part of the Rockingham CA$H Coalition, to provide free tax preparation for military service members and their families during the tax season. The VITA program consists of experienced IRS Certified Volunteer Tax Preparers that help people file state and federal tax returns.
Approximately 25 military members took advantage of the free program held at Service Credit Unions Pease branch in March and early April. This is the first year the free tax service was offered.
"Service Credit Union is honored to host the VITA program at our Pease Branch. We are dedicated to helping the military and their families manage their money in the most efficient way possible," said Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union. "Free access to a trained volunteer can make sure that important tax credits are claimed. These benefits can make a difference in supporting a familys financial needs."
The CA$H Coalition consists of locally-based groups and organizations throughout NH dedicated to improving the financial stability of New Hampshires individuals and families. They provide free income tax return preparation and links to other resources for building the financial capability and assets of low-to-moderate income people.
Service Credit Union is a full service financial institution with more than 200,000 members worldwide, offering a wide range of financial products to its members.� With 49 branches including two staffed 24/7 contact centers, and full internet banking services, Service Credit Union serves anyone who lives or works in New Hampshire, 4 towns in Cape Cod, MA., and all branches of the U.S. Military and Department of Defense employees and their families. With over $2.6 billion in assets, Service Credit Union has 31 branches in New Hampshire, one in Massachusetts, one in North Dakota, 15 branches on U.S. military bases in Germany and a Virtual Branch.
