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EQUITY E-NEWSLETTER: March 2011
Up one levelDuring this 2011 tax season, more people with disabilities are benefiting from free tax preparation and asset building opportunities!
Feature
Seven years and counting of making a real economic impact for persons with disabilities! By Michael R. Roush, MA, National Program Director, NDI's Real Economic Impact Tour
Program of the Month
The Boston Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign provides volunteer tax preparation and seeks to maximize the Earned Income Tax Credit for low-to-moderate income households in Boston and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Profile of the Month
Marilyn MacNab, a Boston community activist and trained accountant, is profiled in this month’s edition. She is a key volunteer and leader in the Boston Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Campaign and founding member of the Disability Working Group in Boston’s EITC campaign.
Tip of the Month
This year, think about receiving part of your tax return in the form of a savings bond; this makes saving easier for all families and individuals.
EQUITY Responds: WID Answers Your Questions
Q: Will claiming the Earned Income Credit (EIC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) affect eligibility for other benefits upon which people with disabilities rely?
EQUITY Sponsors
EQUITY is supported by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and the National Disability Institute as well as the Friedman Family Foundation, Acorda Therapeutics and other generous funders.