This Week’s Must-Read: Watch Out, Payday Lenders

This Week’s Must-Read: Watch Out, Payday Lenders

The federal government proposed rules to regulate payday lenders and politicians call for an expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

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Americans Don’t Hate Filing Taxes 

Americans Don’t Hate Filing Taxes 

It’s almost Tax Day and while some people reluctantly file tax returns, many enjoy fulfilling this civic duty. A national survey conducted by the...

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This Week’s Must-Read:  States Without State EITCs Have the Most Poverty

This Week’s Must-Read: States Without State EITCs Have the Most Poverty

A major city is designating over $1 million to raise EITC awareness, a study finds more people plan to save their tax refunds, and...

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This Week’s Must-Read: The Perils of Paid Tax Preparation

This Week’s Must-Read: The Perils of Paid Tax Preparation

Business owners call for employee benefits, a local United Way takes VITA directly to those who may miss out, and two states make progress...

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day

March 8 is International Women’s Day. This year, the official UN theme is Planet 50-50 By 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality. Step It...

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News Roundup: Driver’s Licenses to Avoid Identity Theft

News Roundup: Driver’s Licenses to Avoid Identity Theft

Newly married same-sex couples can now take advantage of tax benefits in all 50 states, three states have introduced state EITCs, and some tax...

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News Roundup: Are Americans Losing Money at Tax Time?

News Roundup: Are Americans Losing Money at Tax Time?

A United Way survey finds that Americans are leaving money behind at tax time, CFED partners with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank to address racial...

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Eight Ways You Celebrated EITC Awareness Day

Eight Ways You Celebrated EITC Awareness Day

January 29 was the 10th Anniversary of EITC Awareness Day. Get It Back partners celebrated by posting blogs, holding events, and releasing videos highlighting...

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News Roundup: What They Can Agree On

News Roundup: What They Can Agree On

President Obama calls for EITC expansions, California and West Virginia focus on state EITCs, the public supports state licensing for paid tax preparers, and...

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