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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC)


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PUTTING CASH IN YOUR FAMILY'S POCKET EVERY MONTH FOR THE THINGS YOU NEED, EVEN
IF YOU MAKE LITTLE OR NO MONEY. CLAIM THE CHILD TAX CREDIT TODAY!

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC) provide
substantial financial returns of up to thousands of dollars back to account for
you and your family's unique circumstances.

If you qualify for the EITC, you also qualify to have your taxes prepared for
free!

For any free tax preparation service (virtual or in person), you will need to
bring several documents with you in order to successfully file. Click here for a
tax-prep checklist.

And if you don't have all the required documents, don't worry! Call 2-1-1 to
receive a walkthrough on how to get everything in order.


TAX-PREP CHECKLIST

 1. Proof of Income

     * Forms W-2 from your employer(s)
    
     * Forms 1099 from banks, issuing agencies, and other payers including
       unemployment compensation , dividends, distributions from a pension,
       annuity or retirement plan
    
     * Form 1099-K , 1099-MISC , W-2 or other income statement if you worked in
       the gig economy
    
     * Form 1099-INT if you were paid interest
    
     * Other income documents and records of virtual currency transactions.
       Remember, most income is taxable . This includes:

     * Unemployment income
    
     * Refund interest
    
     * Income from the gig economy, and
    
     * Virtual currencies

 2. Proof of Insurance

     * Form 1095-A (Health Insurance Marketplace Statement) to reconcile advance
       Premium Tax Credits for Marketplace coverage
    
     * Letter 6419 (2021 Total Advance Child Tax Credit Payments) to reconcile
       your advance Child Tax Credit payments
    
     * Letter 6475 (Your 2021 Economic Impact Payment), to determine whether
       you're eligible to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit

    Notify the IRS if your address changes and notify the Social Security
    Administration of a legal name change.

 3. NOTE: If you file with a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site , you
    may need the following:

     * Personal Information (Bring ALL documents)
    
        * Valid Picture ID
       
        * Taxpayer Identification Number: Social Security Card, Social Security
          Number Verification or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number


FREE TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE OPTIONS


FILE VIRTUALLY ON YOUR OWN

Using MyFreeTaxes or any of the options provided by Virginia Free File, choose
the course of action that best suits your circumstances. These sites allow you
to file your taxes directly online, guiding you through a series of prompts and
questions about your finances until you've completed the tax filing process.

Several options, such as MyFreeTaxes, offer an assistance hotline.


FILE VIRTUALLY WITH AN IRS-CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER

Go to www.getyourrefund.org/vdss and begin filing using a smartphone, tablet, or
computer with internet access!

GetYourRefund.org will walk you through a four-step process:
 1. Answer questions
     * The website will direct you through a series of questions about your
       finances.

 2. Submit documents
     * Upload all necessary documents (ID, W-2's, 1099, 1095-A,B,C).

 3. Phone review
     * Your tax preparer will review everything with you over the phone via call
       or text - the choice is yours! Make sure to have a reliable contact
       number for your remote appointment.

 4. Get your refund!
     * Your tax preparer will help you to file electronically.


FILE AT A VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANT (VITA) SITE THROUGH A VIRTUAL OR
IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT*

If you would like to visit a physical site for free tax preparation, you can use
the following IRS VITA Site Locator, dial 2-1-1, or visit www.211virginia.org to
find a location near you.

Please keep in mind that all VITA sites are all different, and that many have
adjusted operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many sites are not conducting
on-site tax preparation as in past years, and many more are operating at a
modified and/or limited capacity for the same reason.

Several VITA sites have the capacity for virtual appointments on a limited
basis. Please refer to the service details for the VITA site of your choice
provided on the VITA Site Locator.


FILE VIRTUALLY ON YOUR OWN

Using MyFreeTaxes or any of the options provided by Virginia Free File, choose
the course of action that best suits your circumstances. These sites allow you
to file your taxes directly online, guiding you through a series of prompts and
questions about your finances until you've completed the tax filing process.

Several options, such as MyFreeTaxes, offer an assistance hotline.


CONTACT US

For additional EITC assistance, you may contact us in the following ways:

 * E-mail: eitc@dss.virginia.gov
 * Phone: Virginia 2-1-1

For contact information regarding other VDSS programs and services, click here.

Related Links
 * Get an Identity Protection (PIN)
 * Do I qualify for the EITC?
 * What Documents Do I Need To File My Taxes?
 * EITC - Internal Revenue Services
 * EITC & Our Community Partners
 * EITC General Requirements IRS Publication 4194
 * EITC Resources

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MAKE YOUR TAX CREDIT WORK FOR YOU

 * Seven ways to make the most of your refund (PDF)
 * Use your tax return for debt relief (PDF)
 * Virginia Individual Development Accounts (VIDA)

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EMPLOYER POSTERS & INFORMATION

Effective July 1, 2009, § 40.1-28.7:3 of the Code of Virginia required employers
to post notices about the federal EITC and state Credit for Low-Income (CLI)
taxpayers.

 * EITC Notification 962 (required) (PDF)
 * Virginia CLI (required) (PDF)

 * Expenses
 * CommonHelp
 * Mission & Strategic Plan
 * Org Chart
 * Civil Rights Policy & Procedures

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Richmond, VA 23219





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