For many families, tax season is a lifeline - but it's not enough

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For many families, tax season is a lifeline - but it's not enough

As a trained, volunteer tax preparer with more than six years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand what tax season means for families. Every spring, I sit across from parents who are anxiously waiting to find out how much their tax refund will be. For many, it’s not just extra money, it’s survival. They’re hoping the refund will cover overdue rent, car repairs, medical bills or maybe even something as simple as new clothes for their kids. For some…