NA171 Bringing Money Back to Your Community: Making VITA and EITC Benefit Your Clients!Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs are intended to assist low- to moderate-income families make the most of their tax dollars. Unfortunately, individuals in Native communities do not always claim the EITC they have earned, or are targeted for high-cost paid tax prep services. We will share research that shows how Native communities are "targeted" for services that drain the EITC dollars from the community, while demonstrating the significant increase that EITC and VITA can bring back to our local Native communities. We will provide valuable information on how to access the dollars unclaimed through EITC, as well as ways that Tribal leaders can be engaged to help support the campaign. We will highlight methods for launching successful EITC campaigns, and the lessons communities have gained in the process. We will also share step-by-step information on starting a VITA program in your area. Limited technical assistance may be offered to attendees who complete the full two-day course and are looking to start a campaign/program in their area. This class is led by First Nations Oweesta Corporation.Course length: 2 Days Tuition: $ 460 Course counts toward a professional certificate: No |
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