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Allegany County honors tax clinic volunteers; officials say program returned $636,000 to residents
Summary
The Allegany County Board of Legislators recognized Office for the Aging volunteers who ran 28 tax clinic days in 2026, serving 841 clients and returning $636,000 in refunds while saving an estimated $158,000 in commercial preparation fees.
The Allegany County Board of Legislators on May 13 recognized volunteers from the county Office for the Aging who provided free tax counseling and filing services this year.
Chair Brook Harris noted the program’s measurable impact: “Through 28 tax clinic days, 13 highly dedicated volunteers served 841 clients and completed 616 appointments, resulting in $636,000 in tax refunds returned directly back into the local economy,” he said during the meeting. Harris also cited an estimated $158,000 saved by residents who avoided commercial tax-preparation fees.
The Office for the Aging’s program focuses on older adults and other eligible residents, the chair said, and officials described the work as reducing financial stress and helping clients maintain stability. The board presented certificates to the volunteers as part of the recognition.
No formal action was taken on the program during the meeting; the item was a recognition and informational report. The chair used the occasion to encourage continued support for aging services and to thank volunteers for their contributions.
