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Posted 6/11/09
CSO Collects Award from IRS
Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. received the Best Supporting Partner for Volunteer Tax Preparation SPEC PA-DE Territory award from the Internal Revenue Service for their diligent work in helping low-income families prepare their taxes and apply for Earn Income Tax Credit. Over the 2009 tax season, Central Susquehanna Opportunities’ EITC tax preparation sites brought nearly $300,000 in tax credit back to the community.
The agency’s Northumberland location filed 197 tax returns, a 9% increase from last year. The fillings returned $284,456 back to the community. The second location in Montour County prepared taxes for 106 residents bringing $92,039 back to the low-income residents.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities is a member of central Pennsylvania’s “Money in Your Pocket” Program. The alliance between community service organizations expanded this year to include the Berwick United Way.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc, a member of the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania, is committed to helping low-income residents of Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland Counties achieve Family Economic Success.
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