IRS offers free tax help for income-qualified workers Apr 10, 2009
The additional child tax credit and the first-time homebuyers' credit are important benefits also affected by a taxpayer's income. The sites are. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tax changes may mean bigger paycheck Apr 7, 2009
Increased or decreased itemized deductions or tax credits: Medical expenses, taxes, interest expense, gifts to charity, job expenses, education credit, child tax credit. Those groups include workers with more than one job and households in which both spouses work. (MSNBC -- Business)
New tax year brings rate changes Apr 6, 2009
Child tax credit rises from 2,085 to 2,235. Pension credit will rise from 124 to 130 a week for individuals and from 189 to 198 for couples. (BBC News -- UK)
New tax break could be future tax burden Apr 2, 2009
"Multiply that amount by the number of pay periods you will have remaining in this year. If that amount is greater than your 2008 refund (after considering any changes due to the Child Tax Credit, number of dependents you can claim and Earned Income Credit), you will need to change your withholding.". Having more money taken out of each paycheck is the quickest solution, Perry says. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Editorial: Stem the Tide of Foreclosures Apr 1, 2009
Make the $15,000 good for the tax year that they purchased the home in, and apply it as you would a child tax credit, just take the amount off the tax payers bottom line. That provides an immediate, significant piece of motivation that is realized during the year of the purchase. (RealtyTimes)
Ontario's Duncan Presents Ontario B... Mar 28, 2009
In an attempt to aid families with young children the budget contains an increase of the child tax credit from $600 to $1100 for middle, and low-income earners. That increases the total monthly per child benefit to $92 from the current $50. (Suite101.com)
Baucus: Make Bush Tax Cuts Permanent Mar 27, 2009
The bill "would make permanent the middle-income tax rates, child tax credit, and marriage penalty relief in the 2001 tax law," Baucus said in a statement. "I am hopeful that we can move legislation along these lines this year.". (Newsmax)
Residents take advantage of tax program Mar 15, 2009
Some people have already utilized the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is available to residents who made 42,000 or less in 2008. The program is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service and organized by the Community Action Partnership for Somerset County, Tableland Services. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
City child tax credit nabs 50M in refunds Mar 13, 2009
Friday March 13, 2009. The Rev. Howard Dill of St. Mark’s AME Church in Jackson Heights with Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Monday’s press conference touting the success of the city’s new Child Care Tax Credit. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Answer Desk: Another stimulus check? Mar 13, 2009
The plan lowers the floor on income to give more poor families access to the $1,000 child tax credit. If you make less than $3,000, the credit is refundable (you get a check). (MSNBC -- Business)
ACT EXPANDS HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT, AMONG OTHERS Mar 3, 2009
Child tax credit: A change in the child tax credit reduces the amount of qualifying income required from 8,000 to 3,000. That s going to impact a lot of our clients, Williams said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Obama budget cuts taxes of typical family Mar 2, 2009
An expanded $1,000 child tax credit would be made permanent, as would an expanded $2,500 tax credit for college expenses. Families making up to $160,000 a year would be eligible for the full college credit. (MSNBC -- Business)
Missouri and St. Louis take first steps toward economic recovery Feb 28, 2009
The Child Tax Credit, for example, will be expanded to include additional very low income families. The new Making Work Pay Credit will provide a credit of up to $400 to working people. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Budget aims to extend helping hand to middle, working class Feb 27, 2009
This provides a $1,000 child tax credit to low-income families. The thrust of the tax proposals is to make the tax law more progressive, says Daniel Goldberg, professor at the University of Maryland School of Law. (USA Today -- Money)
President's proposal unprecedented Feb 27, 2009
Other increases in the budget include expansions of the earned income tax credit and child tax credit for low-income Americans, an expanded saver's tax credit and a plan to automatically enroll people in IRAs and 401(k) plans. The plan offers $800 billion in tax breaks for taxpayers. (USA Today)
Singletary: Details on new tax breaks Feb 25, 2009
For 2008, the child tax credit is refundable if 15 percent of the taxpayer s earned income is in excess of 8,500 ... It makes the full benefit of the child tax credit available to a larger number of low- and moderate-income workers, said Eric Smith, a spokesman for the IRS.. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
How the economic stimulus plan could affect you Feb 22, 2009
The 1,000 child tax credit would be extended to more low-income families that dont make enough money to pay income taxes, and poor families with three or more children will get an expanded Earned Income Tax Credit ... Many low-income Americans also are likely to benefit from a trifecta of tax credits: expansions to the existing Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, and a new refundable tax credit for workers. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Stimulus plan offers taxpayers a variety of breaks: what they mean to you Feb 22, 2009
For 2008, the child tax credit is refundable if 15 percent of the taxpayer's earned income is in excess of $8,500. The new law would reduce this floor in 2009 and 2010 to $3,000. (Boston Globe)
What the stimulus plan will do for you Feb 22, 2009
Also, it will be easier to qualify for the full $1,000 refundable child tax credit in the next two years. In 2008, you couldn't begin to claim it until you earned at least $8,500. (AZCentral -- News)
What stimulus plan means to you Feb 20, 2009
A: The stimulus plan includes a temporary expansion of the earned-income tax credit for families with three or more children, and it allows more low-income families to receive a refundable child tax credit this year and next. For recipients of food stamps, the dollar amount of this assistance will increase by 14 percent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Economic stimulus package Feb 20, 2009
Have you received the Earned Income Tax or Child Tax Credit. Everyone gets help from the Government in some form or another. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
How should school districts deal with the shortfall in funds from the state? Feb 19, 2009
TR wrote on Feb 18, 2009 11:17 AM:" Those without kids pay just as much in education tax dollars as those with and I think that is our responsibility. That being said if the school system is still seeing a shortfall then perhaps $500 out of the federal child tax credit (that all parents receive for each child) goes to the school district. I know that the average that teachers spend out of pocket for their studends is $750 a year. So why is it that parents can't pony $500 a year of money they... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Im from the government, and Im here to help you Feb 19, 2009
The 1,000 child tax credit will be extended to more low-income families that dont pay any income taxes in the first place. However, there is even better news. (Boerne Star, TX)
Child poverty 'billions needed' Feb 18, 2009
" Research carried out by the Institute of Fiscal Studies found that the child element of the child tax credit would need to be raised by 12.50 a week to meet the target, adding up to 4.2bn a year. It added that if the 2010 target was missed, "this will make it more difficult to meet the more ambitious goal of eradicating child poverty by 2020". Child poverty could even rise to 3.1 million by 2020, without any new policies to help low-income families, the report warned. It stood at 3.4 million... (BBC News -- UK)
Commission honors tax preparation volunteers Feb 17, 2009
Other sources of government benefits in addition to the Earned Income Tax Credit are the Child Tax Credit and the Missouri Property Tax Credit. Low income Callaway County residents needing help in preparing their income taxes have assistance available during the tax season through April 15. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Highlights of House-Senate economic stimulus plan Feb 16, 2009
About $15 billion to provide the $1,000 child tax credit to more families that don't make enough money to pay income taxes. EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The Mysterious Disappearing Tax Cuts in Stimulus Bill Feb 16, 2009
This credit, combined with expansion of the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Credit and another new higher education tax credit, will not appear until next tax season if these credits appear at all. Regarding the last credit, there are already a myriad of ways people can benefit from spending on higher education, I am not sure how this helps. (Townhall.com)
Create jobs or face defeat, Ignatieff warns Harper Feb 16, 2009
He singled out his partys budget proposals for a $400 additional child tax credit, increased Canada Pension Plan payments and employment insurance reform. The NDP caucus has little confidence Prime Minister Stephen Harper would keep his budget promises anyway or that he is motivated by anything other than saving his job. (Canada.com)
Big Government Is Back In Vogue Feb 16, 2009
It contained a reduction in corporate tax rates and individual tax rates, a repeal of the alternative minimum tax, estate tax relief, an increase in the child tax credit and some restrictions on deductions to provide a broader tax base. It was rejected, 37-60, with Sens. (Human Events Online)
REGION: Stimulus bill hits home Feb 14, 2009
-- Qualifies low-income families for the 1,000 child tax credit once they earn 3,000. Cost: 15 billion. (North County Times)
Perriello's first bill set to become law Feb 14, 2009
Child Tax Credit of up to 1,000 per child for 269,000 children. Making Work Pay Tax Credit of up to 400 per worker ( 800 per couple filing jointly) benefitting 3 million Virginians. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
State's woes may blunt $789 billion stimulus Feb 14, 2009
Trims were also made to subsidies for health insurance for laid-off workers, an expansion of the child tax credit and other items. "If you give the states the money, then they aren't going to make cuts, or at least they'll make fewer cuts; if you don't get it to them, then they're cutting back services and laying people off and raising taxes," said Dean Baker, an economist at the liberal Center for Economic and Policy Research. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stimulus: Who gets the tax cuts Feb 14, 2009
Expands eligibility for the refundable child tax credit to more low-income workers. The bill reduces the income floor to $3,000 in 2009 and 2010 from the current floor of $8,500. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Calif. tax hikes may swallow stimulus Feb 14, 2009
The child tax credit in the bill will put about $825 more in tax credits in the pockets of qualifying low-income families with at least three children. The bill would expand the 15 percent credit to every dollar earned over $3,000 from the current $8,500 threshold. (Insight on the News)
Compromise bill highlights Feb 14, 2009
CHILD TAX CREDIT: About $15 billion to provide the $1,000 child tax credit to more families that don't make enough money to pay income taxes. EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT: $4. (Boston Globe)
Who gets what: Food stamps, tax breaks for poor (41) Feb 13, 2009
Many low-income Americans also are likely to benefit from a trifecta of tax credits: expansions to the existing Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, and a new refundable tax credit for workers. Taken together, the three credits are expected to keep more than 2 million Americans from falling into poverty, including more than 800,000 children, according to the private Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Free Tax Help Available Nationwide Feb 13, 2009
The IRS said that trained community volunteers can help eligible taxpayers with all special credits, such as the Child Tax Credit or Credit for the Elderly. And, the agency added, many sites have language specialists to assist people with limited English skills. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
New Baby? Make a New Financial Strategy Feb 13, 2009
Another big tax perk: The 1,000 annual child tax credit, which applies to children under age 17. Couples filing jointly who have one child and earn no more than 110,000 can claim the full credit -- which may almost cover the costs of diapers that first year. (Pekin Times, IL)
How much of a helping hand? Ways stimulus may affect you Feb 13, 2009
An expanded earned income tax credit and child tax credit for low-income families. A higher education tax credit. (USA Today -- Money)
Stimulus plan preserves billions in tax cuts for families, businesses Feb 13, 2009
Poor families would have greater access to the $1,000 child tax credit, even if they don't make enough money to pay income taxes. A married couple with two children making $35,000 would save $1,200 on their 2009 taxes, according to an analysis by Deloitte Tax. (Honolulu Advertiser)
GOP Trio Were Key to Stimulus Passage Feb 12, 2009
Speaker Nancy Pelosi would like more money to green federal buildings, money for the development of health-information technology, extended health benefits, and the refundable child tax credit, Cqpolitics. com reports. (Newsmax)
How to cope with unemployment Feb 11, 2009
If you are out of work, you may be entitled to a series of benefits, including Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) and Child Tax Credit. Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) may be available if you are sick or have a disability. (BBC News -- UK)
Bad science and politics go together Feb 11, 2009
Back to volunteering, today I have four appointments to prepare income tax returns for those who should have to pay H & R $85 to get a refund based largely on EIC and Additional Child Tax Credit ... "Back to volunteering, today I have four appointments to prepare income tax returns for those who should have to pay H & R $85 to get a refund based largely on EIC and Additional Child Tax Credit. Have a good blogging day. " Wow. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Falling short on the stimulus bill Feb 11, 2009
Negotiators should also salvage the child tax credit, worth up to $1,000 per child. The House wants to make the credit available to all working families. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Reid: 'Wheels finally moving' on 778-page $827-billion bill Feb 8, 2009
But politically, the two more sensitive issues relate to income rules applying to the refundable child tax credit and Obama s signature Making Work Pay payroll tax credit, worth $500 per individual and up to $1000 for families ... In the case of the refundable child tax credit, a worker would become eligible only when his or her wages exceed $8,100, $2,100 higher than the initial Senate bill and far above the House version. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Obama helps transform diehard cynic Feb 8, 2009
"The National Organization for Women (NOW), bragging that "we all worked hard to help elect" Obama, has helpfully spelled out the "feminist action agenda": -- Pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to repeal the statute of limitations and allow women to sue employers for alleged wage discrimination long after bosses are dead and unable to defend their actions. The feminists made this their first priority, the House and Senate quickly acquiesced, and President Obama is itching to sign the bill. --... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
