Earned Income Tax Credit Program

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program is a FREE refundable federal tax program that reduces the amount of income tax owed by low- to moderate-income working individuals and families. This means that for qualifying households with incomes less than $48,279, free tax preparations and E-file assistance are available. Many households will be eligible for an earned income tax refund.

WCAC’s EITC Coordinator organizes the Earned Income Tax Program for the City of Worcester. Through collaborations with various neighborhoods of the community, recruitment of agency partners, and the facilitation of monthly meetings of the EITC Coalition, the Coordinator ensures best practice methods for outreach and implementation efforts of EITC project partners.
 
The Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. is a 2010 VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Site for free tax preparation and electronic tax filing (E-File). To learn more about EITC eligibility in Worcester or to make an appointment, please call 508-754-1176 ext. 176 beginning in December.

WCAC’s VITA Site Tax Preparation Schedule:
Monday-Wednesday at 4:00, 5:00, or 6:00 PM ***By appointment ONLY
Saturdays from 9:00- 1:00 PM *** Appointments strongly encouraged. Walk-ins welcomed.
Income tax preparation is available from January 18, 2010- April 14, 2010.

Additional VITA sites for free tax preparation include:

Plumley Village
Resident Services Office
16 Laurel St. 01608
(508) 770-0508 / (508) 831-9835
(Spanish translation available)

Worcester State College
Center for Service Learning & Civic Engagement
Sullivan Building, 2nd Floor, Room 220
486 Chandler St. 01602
(508) 929-8635

Main South Community Development Corp.
875 Main St. 01610
(508) 752-6181
(Spanish translation available)