This Week’s Must-Read: EITC Expansion for Childless Workers

This Week’s Must-Read: EITC Expansion for Childless Workers

ITIN holders may have to renew their numbers for the upcoming tax season, the Center for American Progress reports on societal benefits of an...

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Texting & Tax Credit Outreach Training Recording

Texting & Tax Credit Outreach Training Recording

Last week, we held a training on Texting & Tax Credit Outreach Training. We hope you find useful information and tips to incorporate texting...

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This Week’s Must-Read: Renewing the Debt Collection Market

This Week’s Must-Read: Renewing the Debt Collection Market

An overhaul of the debt collection market is in sight and the visions of the IRS may lead to increased burdens on VITA sites.

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How Combining VITA and FAFSA Can Help Ease the Stress of College Tuition for Families

How Combining VITA and FAFSA Can Help Ease the Stress of College Tuition for Families

For high school seniors, going off to college is a momentous transition colored with both excitement and anxiety. As remarkable as this next step...

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5 Ways to Show Volunteer Appreciation

5 Ways to Show Volunteer Appreciation

If you provide free tax help, the end of the tax season is a chance to catch up on work, compile reports, and —...

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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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News Roundup: Are Banking Deserts Increasing?

News Roundup: Are Banking Deserts Increasing?

An advocacy group wants to regulate paid preparers, a state EITC bill advances, and communities suffer without mainstream banking services.

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Recognizing VITA Awareness Day 2016

Recognizing VITA Awareness Day 2016

Through social media, events, blogs, and media coverage, outreach partners shined the spotlight on free tax preparation for VITA Awareness Day. Here’s a recap...

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