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United Way volunteers prepare 11,288 tax returns!

United Way of King County provides free tax preparation and access to the Earned Income Tax Credit and other tax credits to help working families increase their incomes and create savings. The Free Tax Preparation Campaign allows low-income people to keep more of their hard-earned money and avoid paying unnecessary fees for commercial tax preparation and "rapid refund" loans. Being financially stable reduces the risk of becoming homeless.

In 2007, 300 volunteers dedicated 10,000 hours, prepared 11,288 tax returns and helped return $13.5 million in Federal Refunds back to the community, including $4.4 million in Earned Income Tax Credits. The Free Tax Preparation Campaign saved customers more than $800,000 in tax preparation fees.

What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax benefit for working people who earn low or moderate incomes. In 2008, working families can get as much as $4,716 back. This is money that can make a real difference in people's lives.

Are you eligible for a tax rebate check?

The Economic Stimulus Package is a one time payment of either $300 or $600, plus $300 for each qualifying child. To receive your economic stimulus rebate check you must file a tax return, even if you don't usually file.
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What services are available at tax sites?

• Free, quality tax preparation and electronic filing
• Assistance in signing up for certain public benefits
• Help for immigrants (multilingual services and applications for individual tax payer identification numbers)
• Information and referral to credit and debt counseling, financial education, homeownership counseling and individual development accounts

How can I help?

• Spread the word. Post information about the free tax campaign in lunch rooms, churches, community centers and newsletters. Free tax preparation sites will be open January 15-April 15 at locations throughout King County.
  
  • Poster
  • Flyer
  • Leave Behind
  • Business Card
• Volunteer. The Free Tax Preparation Campaign needs more than 300 volunteers to help prepare taxes. Multi-lingual volunteers are especially needed. Volunteers receive free training and IRS certification.
• Sponsor the campaign. Give a financial gift or in-kind donation of computer equipment to support the campaign's success.

For information on the Free Tax Preparation Campaign e-mail EITC@uwkc.org.

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