Kaptur Reminds Seniors and Working Families of Their Eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit "Refund"

KAPTUR REMINDS SENIORS AND WORKING FAMILIES OF THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT "REFUND"

Feb 27, 2006

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Sites Offer Free Tax Preparations

TOLEDO, OHIO -- Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) reminded working families today at the Margaret Hunt Community Center that they may be eligible for a credit "refund" on their taxes through the Earned Income Tax Credit. Kaptur pointed out where local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are available to provide free tax preparations. The Margaret Hunt Community Center is a VITA site.

"So many of our citizens work hard but still can't pay skyrocketing bills for such basics as food, and medicine, gasoline and utilities," said Kaptur. "Check to see if you are eligible for the earned income tax credit through the Internal Revenue Service to return to you some of your hard-earned dollars to meet the cost of living."

The earned income tax credit, or EITC, was created by Congress in 1975 to assist working families. It's a refundable credit, which means taxpayers can use the credit of up to $4,400 to offset any taxes they owe and still get a cash refund for the excess.

"If your household earned between one dollar and thirty-five thousand dollars this past year, you may qualify for this valuable credit," said Kaptur. "Call today. You've earned it."

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