President Obama calls for EITC expansions, California and West Virginia focus on state EITCs, the public supports state licensing for paid tax preparers, and it’s time for EITC Awareness Day.

Friday, January 29, 2016 marks the tenth annual EITC Awareness Day. On this day, the IRS encourages organizations across the country to bring attention to the EITC by hosting events and engaging the media.

Join this training series to learn how you can use social medial to enhance your tax credit outreach efforts. Whether you are completely new to social media or you have experience using multiple platforms, social media can enhance your tax credit outreach efforts IF you know how to use it correctly.

Tax time is right around the corner. A lot of people feel confused or intimidated and often turn to costly paid tax preparers for help. Luckily, there’s an alternative. VITA — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance — is a program sponsored by the IRS that provides FREE tax filing!

Uncertainty about how to pay for college shouldn’t prevent students and families from applying from the beginning. Unfortunately, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be an intimidating process. Like claiming the EITC, a tax return is required to apply for federal aid. Free tax help programs can help families do both.

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