Last year, CUNY was an active member of the Earned Income Tax Credit
(EITC) Coalition that helped over 20,000 working families and
individuals collectively obtain millions in tax credits through EITC.
We are pleased to inform you that CUNY is again working with NYC
Department of Consumer Affairs as part of this year's citywide Earned
Income Tax Credit awareness campaign.  We thought the information below
might be of interest to you.


THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT IN NEW YORK CITY


What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) returns federal, state, and city
government dollars to working families and individuals through either a
credit on their taxes or as cash refunds.  This helps people cover basic
expenses.

IT'S YOUR MONEY
COME AND GET IT!

If you have children and your household income is less than $35,000 a
year, you can qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).  The EITC
can pay as much as $5,000 for each year that you qualify.  You can only
get it when you file your taxes.  And it's your money, a tax refund for
doing your part, earning a living while taking care of your family.

In January, when you receive your W-2 forms, call the NYC general
helpline at 311 to learn more about the EITC or check online to
http://www.nyc.gov/eitc .



For Eligibility Requirements and Credit Amounts for 2005 Visit the Web
Site above.