Why midterm elections matter
A friendly reminder that Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. You can make a difference every two years Every four years, voters elect or re-elect the president, who serves as part of the federal government’s executive branch. And every two years, voters can also elect several local representatives who serve in the legislative branch.…
Read MoreYour Vote and Your Voice Are More Important Than Ever
A friendly reminder that Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. This fall, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for statewide Senators and Representatives, local leaders, ballot measures, and more. Make sure the people you vote for have your best interests in mind, and the ballot measures you vote for align with your values. Your…
Read MoreWhat’s happening with the Child Tax Credit?
Monthly CTC payments ended, regular CTC resumes It’s been seven months since families across the country received the last monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment. Since then, households received the latter half of those payments in a lump sum as part of their tax refund this year. Much like you, we wish the monthly payments…
Read MoreSingle mother, her kids ‘living hand to mouth’ since CTC payments stopped
Tiffaney is a full-time accountant who lives with her two boys in Winter Park, Florida. Now that her family isn’t getting the monthly Child Tax Credit payments, Tiffaney and her boys, De’Juan (10) and DJ (2), are “living hand to mouth” trying to financially stay afloat. She received the latter half of the Child Tax…
Read MoreExpanded renter tax credit could help hard-working, single father and his family
Terry is an Aerospace Machinist and single father who lives with one of his kids and his mother in Ontario, CA. Even though he’s in the top five percent of his field as a government contractor and says he should be getting paid more, he makes between $35,000 and $37,000 a year. According to Terry,…
Read MoreRent in California? You could benefit from this tax credit
What tax credit? If you rent your home in California for at least six months of the year and make less than $43,533 (single filer) or $87,066 (filing jointly), you are eligible for the annual California renters’ credit. Today, the renters’ credit is $60 for single filers and $120 for joint filers. When the yearly…
Read MoreHow to Maximize Your Savings During Tax Time
Taxes can seem daunting. But there are a lot of free resources out there to help you file your taxes for free, get reliable help with your taxes, take advantage of tax credits that you qualify for, and even win prizes this tax season! Here are four resources you should be aware of for tax-time.…
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