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Unitus Community Credit Union Helps Eligible Individuals and Families with No Cost Tax Filing

Posted by on February 17, 2026

Free tax preparation services available by appointment for eligible individuals and families at Unitus’ Beaverton Branch

For the fifth consecutive year, Unitus Community Credit Union is partnering with MFS CASH Oregon to provide free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services to the community. The IRS-supported program helps eligible individuals and families file their tax returns at no cost and access important tax credits and refunds.

Through the VITA program in 2025, Unitus helped to get $87,721 in funds returned to working families and individuals in Oregon.

VITA is designed to support individuals and households earning $69,000 or less annually, as well as persons with disabilities, older adults, and limited English-speaking taxpayers. Appointments are open to Unitus members and non-members, and assistance is available in both English and Spanish. All returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers, including Unitus financial education specialists to help ensure accurate filings.

MFS-CASH (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope) Oregon is an economic empowerment program of Metropolitan Family Services that focuses on improving financial stability for working individuals and families across Oregon.

“We’re grateful to our partners at MFS-CASH Oregon for helping make this service available to our community” said Steven Stapp, President and CEO of Unitus Community Credit Union. “Providing access to free, trusted tax preparation services is an important way we support financial well-being for our members, employees, and the broader community.”

Free tax preparation services will be available by appointment on Tuesdays from Feb. 10 through April 14, at the Unitus Beaverton Branch.

Community members can visit cashoregon.org to determine if they’re eligible for free tax services. The website also lists the documents needed for tax preparation, offers links to schedule appointments, and provides resources for taxpayers who have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.

Posted in Community Impact, Oregon, Regional Member News.

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