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Tax education information shared during Carper visit

“The EITC Campaign affords us the opportunity to take our services directly to Delaware residents in low-income communities through our mobile tax sites,” said Bernice Edwards, executive director of First State Community Action Agency. “Last year, we were able to help more than 1,600 individuals and families file their tax returns at no cost to them, and the numbers continue to increase each year. Our services not only help hardworking Delawareans - many whose household incomes are at or below the poverty line - keep the money they’ve earned, but also develop important financial literacy skills to sustain them throughout the year.” BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Steven Billups
February 11, 2015
Chatting prior to the press conference are (l-r) Glenn Rollins, IRS tax consultant; Jacklyn Quinn, Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council resource developer; and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
“For years, the Earned Income Tax Credit has put money back in the pockets of hard working people who need it,” said U.S. Sen. Tom Carper. “I encourage all Delawareans to pick up the phone and call 211 to be put in touch with these free organizations that can help them find out if they are eligible for the tax credit. Don’t leave money on the table this tax season.” BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Speakers at the EITC Awareness Day are (l-r) the Rev. Dr. John Moore, United Way; Jacklyn Quinn, Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council resource developer; Bernice Edwards, First State Community Action Agency executive director; U.S. Sen. Tom Carper; Maisha Thoms, Nehemiah Gateway Tax Campaign director; and Glenn Rollins, IRS Stake Holder Relationship Tax consultant. BY STEVEN BILLUPS

U.S. Sen. Tom Carper joined representatives from organizations throughout the state Jan. 30 to educate Delawareans on the Earned Income Tax Credit.

First State Community Action Agency, Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation and $tand By Me came together to educate taxpayers on the EITC and the free tax preparing services.

Delawareans are eligible to get a larger tax refund this year because of the EITC, but taxpayers must file a tax return and claim it.

Jan. 30 marked EITC Awareness Day, a nationwide effort to increase awareness about EITC and free tax preparation sites. EITC is 40 years old this year, and for those 40 years, EITC made life easier for millions of workers. Last year, more than 27 million workers received more than $65 billion in EITC refunds. In Delaware, 73,000 workers claimed the credit, receiving $2,309 on average.

Delawareans can learn more about the EITC and free tax preparation sites in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties by calling First State Community Action Agency at 800-372-2240 or go to www.firststatecaa.org. Nehemiah Gateway is also available to help at 302-655-0803 or www.nehemiahgateway.org.

 

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