The Michigan Statewide Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition
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Made up of statewide and local organizations and public agencies, the Statewide Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition is committed to supporting work and reducing poverty for Michigan’s low to moderate income individuals and families through outreach on available tax credits and refunds, including the federal and state earned income credit. It also promotes asset building, financial services and financial security. The coalition is funded by the Michigan Department of Human Services and is administered under contract by the Michigan Poverty Law Program, the Michigan League for Human Services, and Michigan State University.
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New for Tax Year 2009
New for tax year 2009 are the additional EITC and income thresholds for a Third Qualifying Child and Changes to the Uniform Definition of a Child The change in the Uniform Definition of a Child adds two new rules to the definition of a “qualifying child.” The child must:
- Be younger than the person claiming the child
- Not have filed a joint return other than to claim a refund
For more information on whether a child qualifies you for the EITC, see Publication 596, Chapter 2, Rules If You Have a Qualifying Child.
Earned Income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than:
- $43,279 (48,279) married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children
- $40,295 ($45,295 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children
- $35,463 ($40,463 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child
- $13,440 ($18,440 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children
Tax Year 2009 maximum credit:
- $5,657 with three or more qualifying children
- $5,028 with two qualifying children
- $3,043 with one qualifying child
- $457 with no qualifying children
Investment income must be $3,100 or less for the year.
The maximum of Advance EITC workers can receive from their employers is $1,826.
(Source: Website of the Internal Revenue Service)
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Videos to promote the EITC and VITA
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fX5HHrMyi_I - short version
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=y3y6qxfQkp8 - long version
Statewide EITC Coalition Goals
1. Strengthening access to affordable, ethical tax preparation services for the working poor
2. Maximizing the value of income supports for working households
3. Advocating for and taking legislative action regarding policy that advances the working poor toward financial security
Statewide EITC Coalition Members
American Association for Retired Persons (AARP)--Michigan Chapter
Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM)
ELGA Credit Union
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Financial Health Credit Union
Internal Revenue Service- Michigan SPECS Office
Lighthouse of Oakland County
Michigan Association of CPAs
Michigan Association of United Ways
Michigan Community Reinvestment Coalition
Michigan Community Action Agency Association
Michigan Department of Human Services
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth
Michigan Department of Treasury
Michigan League for Human Services
Michigan Municipal League
Michigan State University Extension
Michigan State University Sustainable Food Systems
Michigan Works! Association
Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency
Volunteer Centers of Michigan
Wayne County Asset Building Coalition
There is a Statewide EITC Coalition Listserve for those who would like to receive notifications about coalition activities. If you are interested in being on the listserve, please e-mail Peter Ruark at pruark (at) michleagueforhumansvs (dot) org or call 517/487-5436.
