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Welcome to the EITC Website!
According to the Internal Revenue Service, in 2003 only about 22% of Manchester residents who COULD claim the Earned Income Tax Credit DID.
In 2008, the Manchester Tax Credit Coalition is continuing its campaign to have all eligible Town citizens claim the Earned Income Tax Credit.
What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?
The EITC is a tax benefit for working people with low or moderate incomes. Workers who qualify for the EITC, and file a federal tax return, can have some or all of the federal income tax that was taken out of thier pay during the year refunded to them.
| Houshold with one child |
Family income less than $33,241 ($35,241 for married filing jointly) |
Can claim up to $2,853 |
| More than one child |
Family income less than $37,783 ($39,783 for married filing jointly) |
Can claim up to $4,716 |
| No children |
Income less than $12,590 ($14,590 for married filing jointly)
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Can claim up to $428 |
NO-COST INCOME TAX SERVICES OFFERED IN 2008
There are several options available to file your simple income tax returns FREE OF CHARGE. The focus is on low to middle income families, older adults and individuals in need of assistance.
Manchester Senior Center: Tue & Wed Evenings & Saturdays
Town of Manchester VITA Site. By appointment only. Bring all tax information with you. If you have used this service in the past, please bring your computer disc or forms from last year. Open to senior citizens with income of $40,000 or less (you do not have to be a Senior Center member), and low-income families and individuals. Call 647-3092 for appointment
Manchester Senior Center: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri daytime hours
The Manchester Senior Center is an AARP Tax-Aide site. Knowledgeable AARP volunteers certified by the IRS are offering tax counseling and tax preparation services. Tax-Aide serves low and middle-income taxpayers with a special focus on those ages 60 and older. All services are free of charge. You do not have to be a member of the Manchester Senior Center. The program begins on Monday, February 4th and will continue until Tuesday April 15th. Volunteers will be in the Manchester Senior Center cafeteria on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Walk-ins
Bring all tax information with you. If you have used this service in the past, please bring your computer disc or forms from last year.
Manchester Community College: Friday daytime hours
THIS SITE HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR THE SEASON EFFECTIVE MARCH 7, 2008.
Weiss Center: Mon, Wed & Friday daytime hours
Free tax preparation and filing is being offered at the Weiss Center on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays January 25th through April 14, 2008 (Appointments are strongly encouraged 647-3095). The service is being offered by Community Renewal Team staff and is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site.
CITIZENS MAY CALL THE TOWN HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE 647-3092 WITH QUESTIONS.
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