Service Credit Union Offering Tax Assistance for Military Service Members

PORTSMOUTH Service Credit Union is partnering with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to provide free tax preparation for military service members and their families during the tax season. The VITA program,� which is part of the Rockingham CA$H Coalition, �consists of experienced IRS Certified Volunteer Tax Preparers that help people file state and federal tax returns. This is the second year Service Credit Union will be hosting the tax assistance program and its volunteers at the Pease Tradeport Branch at 14 Manchester Square, Suite 190 in Newington, N.H. The majority of appointments will be held during Military Saves Week February 22^nd through February 27^th. People may also call 2-1-1 or visit NHTaxHelp.org to find a local site nearby. "Service Credit Union is honored to host the VITA program at our Pease Branch. We are dedicated to helping the military and their families manage their money in the most efficient way possible," said David Van Rossum, Chief Administration Officer at Service Credit Union. "Free access to a trained volunteer can make sure that important tax credits are claimed. These benefits can make a difference in supporting a familys financial needs." The CA$H Coalition consists of locally-based groups and organizations throughout the state 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 220,000 members worldwide, offering a wide range of financial products to its members.� With 54 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 $2.7 billion in assets, Service Credit Union has 34 branches in New Hampshire, one in Massachusetts, one in North Dakota, 16 branches on U.S. military bases in Germany and a Virtual Branch.