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Let Us Help You File With a Smile This Tax Season! Tax Season is upon us...do you know where you're getting your taxes done this year? Rappahannock United Way's Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition may be able to help you! The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition is a United Way led coalition that educates low income workers about their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and provides low-income families with free tax return preparation and asset building information. During the 2008 tax season, 156 families received tax preparation assistance at free tax sites made available by the Fredericksburg Region Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. Eighty of these taxpayers received Earned Income Tax Credit refunds, totaling more than $117,737. Taxpayers helped at the free tax sites received an average EITC refund of $1,472. Thirty One families were also eligible for the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and received more than $33,590 in CTC refunds. The EITC and CTC refunds taxpayers received were in addition to their federal and/or state refunds. In total, taxpayers helped at the Coalition’s free tax sites received $199,506 in refunds. EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT
Want to Volunteer?
By volunteering as a Tax Preparer one hour of your time could put $4,000 into the pockets of a hardworking, low-income family. These volunteers assist individuals in preparing and filing their returns at tax sites from late January to April 15. By volunteering, you will help low-income families claim refunds and credits they're entitled to--money they can use to pay bills, reduce debt, build savings, pay for education, or even buy a car. No prior experience required to volunteer. Tax law training is provided free of charge. All volunteers must pass a test that certifies they are able to help prepare taxes. Classroom training is typically offered in December and January. Online training, Link and Learn, is also available through the IRS website. Volunteers only need to study and pass the Basic section. If you are interested in volunteering please complete the volunteer form and return it to Shelby Beck via email or mail--PO Box 398, Fredericksburg, VA 22404.
Rappahannock United Way Thanks Our Dont forget to bring all the necessary documentation with you. Taxpayers will not recieve assistance at tax sites until bringing necessary documentation.
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