Free Tax Preparation and the EITC:

Was your household income $58,000 or less in 2009?

You may qualify for free tax preparation services!

If you earned up to $50,000, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services at a Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) site near you.
- Free tax preparation services will be available through April 15.
- Trained volunteers will determine if you are eligible for refunds and credits including the Earned Income Tax Credit.
- Dial 2-1-1 to find a site near you.
If you earned up to $58,000, you can file your taxes for free online at www.myfreetaxes.com/unitedwayinc.

What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal income tax credit for working individuals and families with modest incomes. It is the federal government's largest benefits program for working families. More than $49 billion in EITC was returned to working families in 2008. To learn more about the EITC, click here.

You could receive a credit of up to :
- $5,657 with three or more qualifying children
- $5,028 with two qualifying children
- $3,043 with one qualifying child
- $457 with no qualifying children
Do I qualify for the EITC? To qualify for the EITC, you must meet certain requirements and you must file a tax return, even if you made very little money this year.
- To qualify for the EITC, earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than:
  - $43,279 ($48,279 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children
  - $40,295 ($45,295 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children
  - $35,463 ($40,463 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child
  - $13,440 ($18,440 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children
- For more information on whether you qualify, click here.
What other benefits might I qualify for? Click here to find out.

Schedule an Appointment

Dial 2-1-1 or click here to locate a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site near you.

Information for Employers

As an employer, what should I know about the EITC? Click here for information.
How can I help my employees who may qualify for the EITC? Click here to learn more.

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