Who Takes Credit: The Earned Income Tax Credit in Franklin County, 2009

The Franklin County EITC Coalition continues to reach new heights, providing free tax preparation for more than 4,000 clients last tax season. The Coalition, compromised of more than 30 partners, brought more than $5 million of federal and state tax refunds into Franklin County. The Coalition seeks to help individuals and families to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, a refundable tax credit that provided the average Franklin County recipient $1,900. The Coalition serves low- and moderateincome families who make up to $42,000 of income, an average of $20,000 a year. …

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