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| Community Action, Inc. |
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(Serving Clarion and
Jefferson Counties, Pennsylvania)
105 Grace Way, Punxsutawney, PA 15767-1209
(814) 938-3302 - (814) 938-7596 - FAX - www.jccap.org |
| News Release |
| RELEASE DATE: |
2/27/2010
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Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Punxsutawney Spirit (News Releases) & County Neighbors
The Brookville Mirror
The DuBois Courier Express/Tri-County Sunday
The Jeffersonian Democrat (News and PSA)
Mega Rock-WMKX
Q-102
WDSN-SUNNY 106 FM
WPXZ & WECZ & KOOL 103.3
WPXZ Renda Radio (News Releases)
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| RELEASED BY: |
Robert A. Cardamone, Executive Director
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Free Income Tax Preparation Available in Jefferson County
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Community Action, Inc. announced FREE income tax preparation and help determining eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is available to Jefferson County residents with income less than $49,000.
Tough economic times combined with escalating prices of energy, food and other basic necessities are making life very hard for working families. But there is a way to lighten the burden. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC is a refundable tax credit available to low-income, working families. This refund can be up to $5,600 in some circumstances! Yet, the IRS estimates one in four eligible taxpayers could miss out on this valuable tax credit.
Many people will qualify for the EITC for the first time this year because their income declined, their marital status changed or they added children to their families. Families with three or more children also get an extra boost with a larger tax credit this year. Anyone who earned $49,000 or less is encouraged to apply for EITC but they must file a federal income tax return.
To obtain FREE income tax preparation and help to determine EITC eligibility, contact Sheri Price, Senior Corps-RSVP Recruitment Specialist, at 1-800-648-3381, ext. 204. Tax preparation is available by appointment from IRS trained volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. through April 15, 2010 at Community Action, Inc.'s office, 200 East Mahoning Street in Punxsutawney.
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Action Association of Pennsylvania member agency |
| The official registration
and financial information of Community Action, Inc. may be obtained
from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within
Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. |
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