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Thanks to Free File, 70 percent of all U.S. taxpayers are eligible to prepare and file their federal tax returns online for free. File your taxes from home, a VITA site or anywhere you are comfortable accessing the internet. A collaboration between the IRS and brand-name tax software companies, Free File makes electronic tax filing easy, which saves you money, reduces errors and speeds up your refund.
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If your adjusted gross income was $57,000 or less in 2012, you can use Free File! Prepare your taxes for free using your choice of brand-name software. Free File is especially geared to people who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which can return up to $5,891 to hard-working families. Use the EITC calculator to see if you qualify.
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The Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, is a tax credit that allows low- and middle-income taxpayers like you to keep more of your hard-earned money. The EITC can put as much as $5,891 back in your pocket.
As many as one in four people who qualify for the EITC don’t claim it, essentially just leaving it on the table. Free File helps you get all the tax credits and deductions you deserve.
Watch this video to learn more about the EITC and the easy-to-use EITC Finder mobile app.
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“Of the $940 million in New York State EITC benefits paid annually, 96 percent go to families with children,” said Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Thomas H. Mattox. “With benefits that average $600 and range as high as $1,700, this program is critical to these families, particularly when combined with the federal credit. When filing your income taxes this year, it is important not to overlook this very valuable program.” http://bit.ly/14eexdo
Long Island News - New York State Recognizes National Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day | Lon
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1.6 million New Yorkers receive $940 million annually; benefits can be as high as $7,500 when combined with federal program (Long Island, N.Y.) The New York
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Given the value of the credit, it is important to remind low-income families that it is a big reason why they should file a tax return. In 2012, a family with two children could receive an income boost of 40 cents for every dollar earned, until they reached the maximum credit of $5,236. http://bit.ly/WAwmhs
What you should know about the Earned Income Tax Credit
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The IRS marks Earned Income Tax Awareness Day Friday. Given the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit, it is important to remind low-income families that it is a big reason why they should file a tax return, Maag writes.
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