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Tax programs you
should know about...
Earned
Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Special Tax
Deductions for People with Disabilities
Special
Deductions for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Special
Credits and Deductions for Businesses (for their employees and
customers with disabilities)
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The Arc of California is working together with the IRS as part of a national campaign to educate our constituents and Direct Support Professionals about the Earned Income Tax Credit and other IRS programs designed to benefit you. Did you know that as much as 25% of the people who can have this credit don't actually ask for it? On average, that's like not asking for $1,788 at the end of the year (according to a 2004 independent study)!
Even if you do not earn enough money to have to file a tax return, you can still file and receive the EITC if you qualify. According to the IRS (September 2006), “the EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), food stamps, low-income housing or most Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payments.”
We hope you find this webpage helpful and if you have any questions please feel free to contact our office, (916) 552-6619, and we'll get you to the right information. |
