Earned Income Tax Credit Assistance

 

Thanks to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) benefit, each year thousands of 1199SEIU members are entitled to higher than expected income tax returns. If you fall within the income guidelines set forth by the federal government, you too may qualify for the EITC. The income levels change each year, but below are the the figures for 2009.

Income Eligibility Levels for the Earned Income Tax Credit

• $43,279 ($48,279 married filing jointly) with three (3) or more dependent children
• $40,295 ($45,295 married filing jointly) with two (2) dependent children
• $35,463 ($40,463 married filing jointly) with one (1) dependent child
• $13,440 ($18,440 married filing jointly) with no dependent children

If you qualify, one of the valuable benefits available to you through 1199SEIU Benefit Funds is access to a certified tax professional who can prepare your tax return at no charge if you attend one of the Funds' EITC Tax Preparation events held each year from January to early April. 

This benefit is available for members of the following funds: the Greater New York Benefit Fund, the Home Care Benefit Fund, the Home Health Aide Benefit Fund and the National Benefit Fund.

The EITC Tax Preparation program is a valuable benefit that helps 1199SEIU members get back what they have earned - and what they deserve.

For more information, email us at Member.ServicesEmail@1199funds.org or speak to one of our Member Services representatives at (646) 473-9200.