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Did you know that free tax preparation is available in Athens?

Two programs to choose from:

Georgia United Credit Union is partnering once again with UGA’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences to offer free tax preparation for low- and middle-income individuals through their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This year’s VITA site will be located at Georgia United Credit Union’s 190 Gaines School Road branch. Sessions are now available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, through April 13, and on Saturdays through April 19. For a complete list of available dates and times or to make an appointment, please visit https://gucu.org/membership/vita-tax-prep. For those without internet access, phone reservations may also be made at 706-227-5400, ext. 6486.

Did you know that Georgia has a homebuyers program that grants UGA employees who are qualified first-time homebuyers a loan of $7,500, with no interest, no monthly payments, and repaid at sale or refinance?

The program is called PEN – Protectors, Educators and Nurses – which falls under the Georgia Dream Homeownership Program. This loan can be used towards your down payment, closing costs, and other loan related expenses. For more information, please review the Georgia Dream Homeownership Program - PEN at https://www.dca.ga.gov/housing/Homeownership/programs/RUHomeBuyer.asp