Resources for Organizations Promoting the EITC

Materials for Promoting the EITC

EITC PSA

Press Release: Steer Clear of Tax Refund Anticipation Loans

EITC Poster
EITC Poster (Spanish)
Read the text of EITC Poster (below)

EITC Mailer
Read the text of EITC Mailer (below)

What to expect if you filed a tax appeal
What to expect if you filed a tax appeal (rich-text version)

Information for Tax Preparers
Information for Tax Preparers (rich-text version)

Text of the EITC Poster:

If you work for a living, you may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and you could get up to $5,548 cash when you file your 2008 tax returns.
 

1. Find a FREE tax preparer.
    
   Well-trained professional tax volunteers are available to help you prepare and file your federal and state income taxes for FREE!
   
   The tax preparer will help you determine if you quality for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC refund is based on family size and income and could provide your household with a refund of up to $5,548.
   
   
2. File for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
    
   You qualify if:
    
   
   • You worked and earned income in 2008,
     
   • You have a valid social security number, and
     
   
   

   If your family has	and you earned less than	you can get up to
   No qualifying children	$15,880	$504
   One qualifying child	$36,995	$3355
   Two or more qualifying children	$41,646	$5548

   Qualifying and credit amounts are based on a married couple jointly filing their federal and state returns. Alimony and child support do not count towards income

Text of the EITC Mailer:

It's your turn for a tax break!
It's as simple as 1...2...3...
Massachusetts Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign
If you work for a living, you may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and you could get up to $5,548 cash when you file your 2008 tax returns.

1. Find a FREE tax preparer.
   Well-trained professional tax volunteers are available to help you prepare and file your federal and state income taxes for FREE!
   The tax preparer will help you determine if you quality for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC refund is based on family size and income and could provide your household with a maximum refund of up to $5,548.

2. You are qualified if: You worked and earned income in 2008 and you have a valid social security number and

   If your family has	and you earned less than	you can get up to
   No qualifying children	$15,880	$504
   One qualifying child	$36,995	$3355
   Two or more qualifying children	$41,646	$5548

   Qualifying and credit amounts are based on a married couple jointly filing their federal and state returns. Alimony and child support do not count towards income.
   

3. Put your EITC to work for you! Open a savings account, pay bills, improve your credit! You can even get an advance on your EITC by filing a W-5 form. And remember: you’ll get a faster refund if you e-file with direct deposit. Ask your tax preparer for information. Keep your money! Avoid refund anticipation loans. If you work for a living, you may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and you could get up to $5,548 cash when you file your 2008 tax returns.