MFS CASH Oregon

This is the third and final installment of our back-to-school tax tip series, and this one is for teachers!

If you’re buying supplies or other materials for your classroom out of your own pocket, make sure to keep those receipts. You may be able to deduct up to $350 of those expenses when you file your taxes next year.

📣 There's only a couple of days left until The Standard Volunteer Expo!

We're excited to join more than 100 nonprofit organizations at Pioneer Courthouse Square to help connect community members with volunteer opportunities that matter.

We'll have staff from a few MFS programs there, so stop by our table to learn more about what we do (beyond taxes) and how you can get involved!

We’re back with another back-to-school tax tip, and this time it’s for college students and their parents.

Heading to college or have a kid heading to college? Make sure to keep your receipts! There are tax credits and deductions that may apply to some of your education expenses.

School is back in session, and we know that often means new expenses. Luckily, there are many potential tax deductions and credits for families, college students and teachers.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting a few school-related expenses that can save you money at tax time.

First up: after-school care!

Summer tax help is wrapping up, so if you still want to file with us before next season, remember the dates below

Virtual tax prep: Submit your documents by September 1
In-person tax prep: Appointments available through September 30

Ready to get started? Visit cashoregon.org

Looking for some back-to-school financial tips for college students? Financial Beginnings is hosting a FREE virtual session on August 18, covering college savings, budgeting, and financial awareness.

It's a useful one to add to your calendar!

College costs, back-to-school expenses and everyday money conversations can all feel easier with a little planning.

Join Financial Beginnings on Tuesday, August 18 at noon PT for College Savings and Financial Awareness, a free online Community Drop-In class led by Jasper Smith, founder of The Movement®.

Together, we’ll explore strategies for preparing for college and educational expenses, managing back-to-school costs and making conversations about personal finances feel more comfortable for the whole family.

The 2026 Community Drop-In series is presented in partnership with the Women's Council of Associated Real Property Brokers -ARPB and supported by Columbia Bank.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4xa1w5I (https://bit.ly/4xa1w5I)

There are only a few days left until , and we're so excited to be taking part.

If you're planning to attend, be sure to stop by our table and say hello!

If you're not yet planning to attend, you can register here: https://www.finability.org/event/speakout-2026

We're proud to be hosting a table at and stand in solidarity with survivors of domestic and sexual violence. We hope you'll join us on August 13th for a powerful evening of courageous stories, community connection, and collective healing.

Learn more and register: https://www.finability.org/event/speakout-2026

Busy this summer, but still have to file taxes? We've got you covered!

Our Virtual Tax Site makes it easy to get free tax help from IRS-certified volunteers without ever leaving home.

Learn more and get started:
https://cashoregon.org/get-tax-help/virtual-tax-preparation

The Prosperity at Tax Time initiative is a great example of what’s possible when VITA partners and credit unions come together to expand financial opportunity. Thank you to our partners Unitus Community Credit Union, Trailhead Credit Union, and First Tech Fed for helping make this initiative a success and for investing in the financial well-being of our community!

Proud to partner and share the results with Unitus Community Credit Union, Trailhead Credit Union, and First Tech Fed on the Prosperity at Tax Time initiative! Together with MFS CASH Oregon , we’re working to strengthen financial stability and opportunity for our community during tax season and beyond.

Thank you to all our partners for making financial empowerment possible! 💙🤝