Part I - Tax Credits: What Working Families Need to Know
This webinar was held on Oct. 20, 2009.
This webinar explained how tax credits can give working families a leg up and briefly described some federal and state credits that families should be aware of, including the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, and the new Making Work Pay Credit. This webinar covered:
- The EITC, which is worth up to $5,657 for low- and moderate-income families with children;
- The Child Tax Credit, which is worth up to $1,000 per child just for having a child;
- The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, which gives families with child care expenses up to $2,100;
- The new Making Work Pay Credit, worth up to $800; and
- Basic tips for sharing information about tax credits with families.
If you missed the webinar, you can download the materials from the session.
