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Keep It Goal 6
Families secure all tax benefits for which they qualify, starting with those that reward work – the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.
Common Sense
  • The tax system is very complicated. Many taxpayers and family businesses are unaware of significant tax benefits for which they are eligible.
  • Many full-time low-income workers fail to take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit, (EITC) to which they are entitled – which could help them support their families.
Fast Facts

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Earned Income Tax Credit Outreach Pays Off for Rural America

January 13, 2015 by

$24 billion is a great deal of asset-building change. That’s the annual dollar value of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) claims for working families in rural America*. EITC is one of those critical poverty-fighting tax benefits that rewards work for low- and moderate-income working people. At lower incomes, the more a family earns, the more […]

Filed Under: Action Alert, Feature, Goal 5: Families file tax returns annually., Goal 6: Families secure all tax benefits for which they qualify, starting with those that reward work – the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.

Integrating Affordable Health Insurance Enrollment into Tax Prep Programs

January 8, 2014 by

A virtual peer learning series for rural practitioners – The RuFES Action Network recognizes that there are some opportunities where a little help from your friends can make a big difference. Integrating affordable health insurance enrollment into tax prep programs is one of those opportunities. This year only, health insurance enrollment under the Affordable Care Act will overlap with […]

Filed Under: Action Alert, Goal 5: Families file tax returns annually., Goal 6: Families secure all tax benefits for which they qualify, starting with those that reward work – the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.

Combining Tax Prep and Affordable Health Insurance

November 26, 2013 by

A Wealthier and Healthier Tax Time The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) launch in October brought big changes to the coming tax-filing season.  This year only, health insurance enrollment under ACA will overlap with tax season.  While penalties will apply in future tax seasons, this year, families can enroll in health insurance and get the coverage […]

Filed Under: Goal 2: Families use reasonably priced services, accounts and products for their savings, checking and other financial transactions., Goal 5: Families file tax returns annually., Goal 6: Families secure all tax benefits for which they qualify, starting with those that reward work – the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit., Goal 7: Families know about and take full advantage of the wide range of available public and private services that help reduce their cost of living., Goal 8: Families have ready access to affordable basic goods and services – food, clothing, housing, household goods, and health care., Goal 8: Workers hold jobs that pay wages and offer benefits that support a stable family life., ReFresher Webinar

A Wealthier and Healthier Tax Time

November 6, 2013 by

Every autumn, RuFES Network members start gearing up their free tax assistance promotional campaigns and programs. Their aim?  Help low-income rural families file their taxes and obtain the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credits (CTC) for which they qualify. This tax season, you can make even more difference at tax time – by helping low-income […]

Filed Under: Action Alert, Feature, Goal 5: Families file tax returns annually., Goal 6: Families secure all tax benefits for which they qualify, starting with those that reward work – the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit., Keep It

Earned Income Tax Credit & Child Tax Credit Resource Guide

November 6, 2013 by

Updated November 2013 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Qualifications 2013 TAX YEAR QUALIFICATIONS Source: IRS.gov Earned Income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than: $46,227 ($51,567 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children $43,038 ($48,378 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children $37,870 ($43,210 married filing jointly) with one qualifying […]

Filed Under: Goal 6: Families secure all tax benefits for which they qualify, starting with those that reward work – the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.

Prepare to Run a First-Rate Rural EITC Program

November 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ready Set Tax Prep Webinar Screenshot

Ready… Set… Tax Prep! Note: This webinar was presented in fall 2012.  Some data and figures are out of date, but the stories and outreach strategies remain relevant. For information on maximum credits and EITC qualification rules, see the IRS website.  You can also watch our 2013 webinar, A Wealthier and Healthier Tax Time. It’s […]

Filed Under: Goal 2: Families use reasonably priced services, accounts and products for their savings, checking and other financial transactions., Goal 5: Families file tax returns annually., Goal 6: Families secure all tax benefits for which they qualify, starting with those that reward work – the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit., ReFresher Webinar

Earned Income and Child Tax Credit Campaigns

November 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Basic Idea: Pull out all the stops to let families know they may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other tax credits, like the Child Tax Credit (CTC). How it works: A community coalition gathers to plan a campaign. Media are enlisted to run Public Service Announcements or paid ads. Ad content […]

Filed Under: Action Ideas, Goal 6: Families secure all tax benefits for which they qualify, starting with those that reward work – the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit., Keep It, Keep It Action Ideas

Ready… Set… Tax Prep! Prepare to Run a First-Rate Rural EITC Program

November 8, 2012 by

The EITC, in place since 1975, continues to play an important role in providing critical financial resources to hard-working low-income families across the U.S. In 2013, working families filing for the EITC (for the 2012 tax year) will be able to receive up to $5,891, a significant boost for families who are trying not only […]

Filed Under: Goal 2: Families use reasonably priced services, accounts and products for their savings, checking and other financial transactions., Goal 5: Families file tax returns annually., Goal 6: Families secure all tax benefits for which they qualify, starting with those that reward work – the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit., ReFresher Webinar

Ready… Set… Tax Prep!

November 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Preparing a First-Rate Rural EITC Campaign: A Two-Part Webinar Thursday, November 8, 2012 This RuFES ReFresher webinar has concluded. Please check back soon for copies of the presentations, a list of resources, and videos from the sessions. Is it that time already?! Yes, it’s almost tax season, and communities and organizations are racing to prepare […]

Filed Under: Action Alert, Goal 6: Families secure all tax benefits for which they qualify, starting with those that reward work – the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit., Keep It

Broaden Your Rural EITC Scope — RuFES Webinar Mini-Series

November 17, 2011 by

The EITC continues to serve as a critical support for low-and moderate-income families trying to get ahead, by providing them with a much needed a financial infusion. This support assists families in a number of ways, including to help pay off critical bills, get an IDA, purchase U.S. Savings Bonds, and much more. The following […]

Filed Under: Goal 2: Families use reasonably priced services, accounts and products for their savings, checking and other financial transactions., Goal 5: Families file tax returns annually., Goal 6: Families secure all tax benefits for which they qualify, starting with those that reward work – the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit., Keep It, ReFresher Webinar
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