Accounting Aid Society

Accounting Aid Society is a nonprofit organisation in Detroit, Michigan, that helps low- to moderate-income people with their taxes at no cost. Alongside individual returns, it supports small businesses with their finances and trains volunteers and new professionals.

Products and services

• Tax preparation: returns prepared and filed for working families through its VITA programme.
• Self-prep filing options: no-cost routes for people who prefer to file their own return.
• Low Income Taxpayer Clinic: representation for taxpayers in disputes and dealings with the IRS.
• Accounting Aid Academy: help for small business owners in managing their books and finances.
• Volunteer programme: training for volunteers who prepare returns for others.

Who it works with

Low- and moderate-income individuals and families, plus small business owners, mainly in the Detroit area. The organisation relies on volunteers and donations.

Key facts

• Based in: Detroit, Michigan, USA
• Founded: 1972
• Type: Nonprofit organisation