MEMORANDUM

2011 Memorandums

IM-#9      02/15/11

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. BOX 2320
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
TO:
ALL COUNTY OFFICES
FROM:
ALYSON CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT

DISCUSSION:

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC or EIC) is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families. It's important to provide information about the EITC to program participants that may be eligible.

To qualify, taxpayers must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they do not have a filing requirement. The income limits for the 2010 tax year are:

The maximum credit received for the 2010 Tax Year is:

Program participants may receive help filing tax returns free of charge from a number of volunteer sites. Trained community volunteers can assist by preparing tax returns and determining if participants qualify for the EIC and other tax credits. For a list of VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites in your area, follow this link:

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=233778,00.html

A number of Community Action Agencies around the state are among those sites providing VITA services. A list of Community Action Agencies participating is attached to this memorandum.

Discuss the EITC with everyone who had earned income during 2010 and refer them to the VITA sites for assistance.

Also attached is printed information on EIC in both English and Spanish. Please copy and post both versions of this brochure in public areas of your office.

NECESSARY ACTION:

ATTACHMENTS:

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2011 Memorandums