Westchester seeks tax helpers
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- November
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The Westchester County government is seeking 100 volunteers to offer a helping hand at tax time.
The volunteers will assist low- and moderate-income people in preparing tax returns or applying for federal and state earned income tax credits.
The credits, available for working people with low or moderate incomes, can add up to $6,512 to families earning less than $42,000. The size of the credit varies based on the income of the household and the number of children in the family.
“For tax season 2008, Westchester County helped 4,870 people obtain more than $4 million in tax refunds and credits, mainly through the effort of a group of volunteers who collectively put in hours as volunteers,” County Executive Andrew Spano said in a written statement. “For tax season 2009, we want to do even better.”
Training for volunteers starts in January. Under the program, volunteers donate time between Jan. 31 and April 15 at tax assistance sites in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Ossining, White Plains or Peekskill. Volunteers interested in the program can call 866-914-EITC to register. They can also register online at www.westchestergov.com/eitc.
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