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Monmouth County EITC Access Program
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) benefit is for working (full or part-time) families making less that $48,000 a year. Your tax refund can be up to $5,657per year, based on family size and income, but you MUST FILE a 2009 Tax Return.
EITC does not count as income for TANF, Food Stamps, SSI, Medicaid or public housing.
All returns require W-2, 1099, Social Security, Unemployment, Self-Employment or other benefit statements and documents verifying taxes withheld in 2009. Social security and photo ID required.
2010 United Way of Monmouth County EITC sites
All tax returns are free and prepared by IRS trained volunteers.
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SCAN Adult Learning Center |
Brookdale Community College |
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Monmouth University Campus * Active Monmouth University students may walk-in |
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APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: Please contact United Way of Monmouth County at (732) 938-5988
The UWMC EITC sites will be open for the 2010 tax season from the following dates:
- Mondays 2/22 to 4/12
- Tuesdays 2/23 to 4/13
- Wednesday 2/10 to 4/14
- Thursday 2/25 to 4/8
- Friday 2/26 to 4/9
- Saturday 2/27 to 4/10
For more EITC sites througout Monmouth County please call 2-1-1 to find a location near you.
UWMC EITC Access program overview
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the largest anti-poverty measure in our nation. Last year, UWMC volunteer tax preparers generated over $50,000 in refunds for low to moderate income working individuals and families, allowing them to make pivotal investments; pay off debt, invest in education, and secure decent housing. By volunteering you can help thousands of working Monmouth County individuals and families on the road to financial stability.
To learn more and get involved call us at 732-938-5988 or e-mail tmaffei@uwmonmouth.org.
Program Partners
- AARP of Monmouth County
- Brookdale Community College
- Community Enterprises Corporation
- IRS
- Monmouth University
- SCAN Learning Center
- United Way of Monmouth County
ARRA 2009 Tax Benefits
Get the latest information on energy, education, new vehicle and homebuyer credits that are available to help households save money. Go to www.irs.gov and click on Tax Benefits of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
2-1-1
For help with a problem or to help others, dial 2-1-1, UWMC's free and confidential community service line, 24 hours a day or visit the NJ 2-1-1 website www.nj211.org and search their online database.
Born Learning
Want to find out how young children learn? Or get ideas for using everyday activities as learning moments? Born Learning helps parents, grandparents and caregivers enrich early learning.
Learn more about the UWMC Born Learning program
Five Ways You Can Live United
1. Read to children in your family, at your library, or with a local non-profit engaged in child care or literacy
2. Bring a child in your life to a bank to have a tour and open up a savings account.
3. Volunteer to prepare tax returns for low-income families
4. Buy pedometers for your friends and have a fun competition for who can walk the most steps.
5. Purchase personal care items such as deodorant, toothbrushes and soap and drop them off at the local homeless shelter