As many of you know, DPA launches a yearly EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) campaign to help raise awareness of the benefits of the EITC as well as the Advance EITC. Similar to past efforts, we will once again focus our marketing towards informing Public Assistance recipients of tax credit opportunities.
Here is a brief summary of the Division's campaign activities for 2004:
- On-line tax filing system. On January 27th and 28th, the IRS will conduct On-Line Tax Filing training to representatives from CITC. Once the training is completed, CITC will begin offering FREE On-Line Tax Filing classes to all clients who want to take advantage of this opportunity. Clientele attending these classes will be able to complete and file their own taxes with the guidance of the trainers. Please assist in sharing this exciting opportunity with your clients. If you need more information regarding this service, please contact Terri Gagne at Terri_Gagne@health.state.ak.us.
- An EITC newsletter has been developed and distributed to all DPA staff and partner agencies.
- EITC and AEITC brochures have been distributed to all DPA staff and partner agencies.
- DPA’s website () as well as the IVR system, has been updated.
- EITC advertisements are displayed prior to movies in the Anchorage, Wasilla, Kenai, and Fairbanks theatres.
- EITC advertisements are displayed on city buses throughout Anchorage and Juneau.
- EITC advertisements are posted in numerous newspapers around the state.
All advertising will again direct people to the DHSS website and our IVR system.
EITC has many benefits. It can make a real difference in the lives of our clients, as long as they know that it is available to them and understand how to get it. In the next few weeks, all district offices will receive a packet from Field Services containing EITC materials. Whether you spend a few minutes to talk to your clients about EITC, put up a poster, or handout a brochure, your work can impact the success of the campaign. We appreciate your participation in this important effort. If you have any questions, you may contact Terri Gagne at 269-7877, or send her an email at Terri_Gagne@health.state.ak.us.