Our History

CVCTS is a program of Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation. CVCTS provides volunteer income tax assistance services in the Coachella Valley. CVCTS works with area non-profits, funders, colleges and universities, government agencies and volunteers to provide this high quality tax service free of charge to Coachella Valley residents. “We have been providing free tax services in the Coachella Valley since 2015, thanks to our partners and tax volunteers,” says Program Director, Sarah Castro.

MMCDC is a nonprofit corporation, started in 1971 as a leader in the community development field. Its mission is to assist communities and individuals achieve a better quality of life. Julia Nelmark, President, states, “We see free tax preparation and financial education services as having a positive economic impact in the communities we serve. We look forward to another filing season with our partners in the Coachella Valley.”