You might have Earned Income Tax Credit!
If you made less than $50,000 in 2009, you might qualify for up to $5,657 from the federal Earned Income Tax Credit.
Are you leaving money on the table? Find out by having your federal and state income taxes prepared for free by IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers. Free tax preparation sites can also connect you to free programs and services in the community that help you make the most of your money.
The Greater Portland CA$H Coalition isn’t taking any more appointments for tax preparations, but you can still get help at two AARP tax sites in Portland, at Hadlock Field on Park Avenue or at the AARP Maine State Office at 1685 Congress St. Call 776-6316 and leave a message with the best time to call back, and someone will return your call with more information. This is also a good number to call if you’re outside the Greater Portland area, because the state office has all the information on AARP tax sites around Maine.
For year-round information on money management skills and financial education, check out the CA$H webiste.