|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United Way of Treasure Valley's Free Tax Help Program, a partnership with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, offers tax preparation services free of charge to thousands of low-income working individuals, families, and seniors. This assistance can be a critical step towards financial independence in claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit, (EITC). The EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families. This innovative and successful anti-poverty program lifts more children out of poverty than any other single program or category of programs.
This year, the free tax preparation program helped more than 4,700 people in the Treasure Valley, for a total tax return of $6.7 million. The average refund was $1,440, enough to open an Individual Development Account (IDA), and start a family on the path to financial independence.
This success would not be possible without our tremendous partners, Bank of America and Idaho State Treasurer Ron Crane. Their support facilitated a marketing and outreach effort that got the word out about the program and the opportunity of the EITC. Our biggest thanks to them for helping us break the cycle of need through innovation!
|
| Did you know… |
|
|
Census data shows that EITC lifts more children out of poverty than any other single program or category of programs. |
|
|
The IRS estimates that annually $11 million in eligible EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) dollars are left unclaimed in the Treasure Valley. |
Click the links below for more information on the Free Tax Help Program
|
|
|
2012 Idaho Site List |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|