Robert Mull

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1)  introduced significant changes to the U.S. tax code, and these reforms affect both individual and corporate giving incentives. Understanding these changes is crucial for donors looking to maximize their impact and for non-profits seeking to adapt their fundraising strategies. We’ll explore the key provisions, their projected effects, and […]

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is one of of the most vital (pun intended) services that our club provides. This year, we offered in-person tax preparation at the United Way building on Platt Road. Scan-And-Go was offered at UWWC,  Manchester Community Resource Center and at the University Michigan Housing Bureau for Seniors on State […]

Tax preparation at the Rotary supported Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site at the United Way of Washtenaw County is fast approaching. Our Club provides both monetary and volunteer support to VITA. Robert Mull is our lead volunteer and has asked several of last season’s Rotary volunteers to provide a brief description of their experience […]

This year was a big year for VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at the United Way of Washtenaw County. This tax season, VITA completed 528 tax returns, 14% more than the prior year. These returns yielded refunds totaling $967,000 and helped taxpayers avoid  $130,000 of tax preparation fees. Eighty one volunteers, including 6 […]

A presentation by Bob Mull, May 2, 2018.

The Rotary sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) tax clinic is in full swing.  The month of January was spent training our volunteers with sessions on Thursday nights and Saturdays.  We operate primarily out of the Washtenaw County United Way office on Platt Road, but also do taxes at MI Works in Ypsilanti and have […]

This year’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, Clinic had the most productive season to date. VITA stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. The VITA volunteer-driven program provides free tax preparation to low-income individuals and families, allowing them to receive the maximum refund possible, to meet their own pressing basic needs or save for the […]