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February 7, 2006
Tax Help for Fairfax County Fams
Thanks to local mama Meredith Eisenberg for sharing this info, which could prove very helpful to parents who live in Fairfax County, Virginia:
The Fairfax County CASH Program (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope) and AARP are offering free income tax assistance to low- and moderate- income families (making under $38,000 per year) from now until April 15.
The volunteers help those who participate get all of the credits and refunds to which they are entitled. For example, many families skip over the Earned Income Tax Credit (a provision for families with children), which can be worth over $4,000. This works out to the equivalent of a $1 per hour raise, if the credit is claimed.
Since volunteers running the program help participants file online, refunds are available in 7 to 10 business days. This means that families don't have to take out unnecessary refund anticipation loans, which typically come with very high interest rates.
The CASH and AARP programs are running at locations throughout Northern Virginia. Families can call 703.222.0880. or visit http://fairfaxcounty.gov/partnerships for more information or to find the nearest site.
Posted by Sarah at February 7, 2006 9:54 PM.
