This Week’s Must-Read: States Without State EITCs Have the Most Poverty
April 8, 2016A major city is designating over $1 million to raise EITC awareness, a study finds more people plan to save their tax refunds, and...
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VITA and Tax Filing
This Week’s Must-Read: The Perils of Paid Tax Preparation
April 1, 2016Business owners call for employee benefits, a local United Way takes VITA directly to those who may miss out, and two states make progress...
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News Roundup: Are Banking Deserts Increasing?
March 25, 2016An advocacy group wants to regulate paid preparers, a state EITC bill advances, and communities suffer without mainstream banking services.
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Recognizing VITA Awareness Day 2016
March 18, 2016Through social media, events, blogs, and media coverage, outreach partners shined the spotlight on free tax preparation for VITA Awareness Day. Here’s a recap...
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Happy VITA Awareness Day
March 15, 2016Each year, thousands of volunteers offer their time and expertise at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites across the country to help low-income people...
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How to Throw an Awesome Tax Filing Event
March 9, 2016The team at Prepare + Prosper (P+P), an organization that provides free tax and financial services in Minnesota, injects uniquely energetic tactics into their...
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News Roundup: Driver’s Licenses to Avoid Identity Theft
February 19, 2016Newly married same-sex couples can now take advantage of tax benefits in all 50 states, three states have introduced state EITCs, and some tax...
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Top Six Reasons to File Your Taxes for FREE
January 8, 2016Tax time is right around the corner. A lot of people feel confused or intimidated and often turn to costly paid tax preparers for...
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Navigating FAFSA and the EITC
December 17, 2015Uncertainty about how to pay for college shouldn’t prevent students and families from applying from the beginning. Unfortunately, the Free Application for Federal Student...
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