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Web Cast November 19, 2004

Utilizing Tax Credits …. As A Catalyst For Family Economic Success. Web Cast November 19, 2004. A Gateway to self-sufficiency. IRS-SPEC.

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Web Cast November 19, 2004

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  1. Utilizing Tax Credits … As A Catalyst For Family Economic Success Web Cast November 19, 2004 A Gateway to self-sufficiency

  2. IRS-SPEC “to assist taxpayers in satisfying their tax responsibilities by building and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders, seeking to create and share value by informing, educating, and communicating with our shared customers.”

  3. Targeted Population • Low to Moderate Income • Elderly (>60 years of age) • Limited English Proficient • Disabled

  4. Community Based Partnerships Awareness and Education AssetBuilding Community- Based Coalitions Tax Preparation

  5. Community Based Partnerships The Model: • Outreach– Reach Eligible Families Not Currently Claiming Tax Credits • Free Tax Preparation– Preserve the Value of the Tax Credits • Asset Building– Introduce Financial Literacy at Tax Preparation Sites

  6. Outcomes? • In three short years, SPEC has established nearly 80 national partnerships and has worked with communities to build 250 coalitions, representing thousands of local organizations.

  7. IRS Disability Initiative • “Living and Working with Disabilities brochure” • Partner with Local and National Disability Organizations • Integrate Disabled Populations into existing Coalitions

  8. Person with a Disability • Gross Income • Impairment related Work expense • Credit for the Elderly or Disabled • Medical Expenses

  9. Parent of a Child with a Disability • Exemption • Adoption Credit • Child and Dependent Care • Medical Expenditures • EITC

  10. Business-Accommodate Persons with Disabilities • Disabled Access Credit • Architectural/Transportation Tax Deduction • Work Opportunity Credit

  11. Contact Information Richard Keeling Internal Revenue Service Tax Analyst Volunteer/Community Partnerships 404-338-8814 Richard.Keeling@irs.gov www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3966.pdf

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