Economic Assistance Programs for Working Families
Part 2: Refundable Tax Credits

There are many economic assistance programs that provide working families with cash and non-cash benefits to help meet their basic needs. These are crucial to the economic well being of working families, yet many eligible families do not participate – often because of lack of accurate information. This portion of the lesson introduces you to one very important type of assistance: refundable tax credits.

Watch video: Video (9 minutes)

Activity: Browse Extension’s tax credit website
Do you know where families can get free tax help in your community? Follow the links to locate free tax assistance on ‘Resources’ page of tax credit website.

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