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| 2-1-1 HELPS PEOPLE WITH EITC INFORMATION | |||||
| Low-income Michigan wage earners can learn about qualifying for the federal and state Earned Income Tax Credit by calling 2-1-1 or 1-800-552-1183, in areas not served by 2-1-1. Trained 2-1-1 Call Specialists will pre-screen callers for EITC eligibility as well as the Child Tax Credit, Energy Tax Credits, and the Home Buyers Tax Credit Extension. Last year, over 11,000 callers were referred to free tax preparation sites to claim ALL of their benefits. We estimate that over $20,000,000 was claimed by these 11,000+ callers. Already, in January alone, 2,262 callers have contacted 2-1-1 for referrals to one of the 351 tax preparation sites throughout Michigan. Part of our information campaign this year includes radio spots throughout Michigan. Please help us spread the word to assist families in claiming benefits by encouraging them to contact 2-1-1 or utilize free tax preparation software such as I Can E-file. |
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