Up to $5,600: Back in your hands—where it belongs.

 

In tough times, everyone’s looking for ways to make life a little easier. With the Earned Income Tax Credit, you could receive up to $5,657 back in money you’ve already worked hard for. EITC is a refundable tax credit that helps make life easier for working families and individuals who make less than $48,279.

For the 2009 tax season, who is eligible?

Single Income	Married Income	Number of Children	Tax Credit
$13,440	$18,440	0	$457
$35,463	$40,463	1	$3,043
$40,295	$45,295	2	$5,028
$43,279	$48,279	3 or more	$5,657

 

You may be eligible to get a tax refund, even if you did not have any tax withheld or you are not required to file a federal income tax return. However, you must file an income tax return to claim and get the Earned Income Tax Credit.

And when you e-file your return, you get your refund fast (in less than 10 days).

We can help! The Kent County Tax Credit Coalition provides free tax preparation services, assistance with filing tax credit claims and financial literacy courses. Visit one of our 23 locations throughout Kent County during tax season.   

Make sure that you’re getting back everything you’ve earned. Learn more by calling the United Way’s 2-1-1 or 616-459-2255.  

The Kent County Tax Credit Coalition helps working people in Kent County become aware of Earned Income Tax Credits and other federal and state tax credit opportunities that can help make life easier. We offer free tax preparation services at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites in Kent County throughout tax season. The Kent County Tax Credit Coalition is a collaboration of Heart of West Michigan United Way, Kent County Department of Human Services, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and many other partners in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.