Press Clips

EITC Boosts Low-Income Americans, But Some Don't Take Advantage

Mar 26, 2012

ABC News

ABC News story highlights recipients of the EITC and those who are eligible and do not claim it. NCTC's report on the EITC is cited.

Advocates Ask Congress to Expand EITC Stimulus Provisions

Jan 27, 2012

Tax Notes

Supporters of the earned income tax credit on January 26 called on Congress to make permanent two provisions of the tax benefit for low- and middle-income workers that will otherwise expire at year's end.

This Week in Poverty: An American Commitment to Children?

Jan 20, 2012

The Nation

Greg Kaufmann's post for his weekly blog, "This Week in Poverty," for The Nation magazine.

Wal-Mart Offering In-Store Tax Return Preparation Services at More Than 3,000 Locations

Jan 11, 2012

Tax Notes

Article on Wal-Mart increasing their tax preparation offerings at in-store kiosks. NCTC Executive Director Jackie Lynn Coleman weighs in on the impact on low-income families.

IRS Sets Standards, Approval Process for Preparer Continuing Education Providers

Dec 07, 2011

Tax Notes Today (TaxAnalysts.com)

The IRS in December 6 guidance outlined the standards and approval process that organizations must follow to be recognized as providers or accreditors for the new registered tax return preparer continuing education requirements that go into effect next year.

The Center for Financial Services Innovation Hosts Inaugural Workshop of the Financial Capability Institute

Nov 01, 2011

Chicago, IL

MarketWatch

The Institute aims to help large-scale, high-performing nonprofits launch successful and scalable financial product distribution programs.

VITA Program Increased Its Tax Return Accuracy, Report Says

Aug 26, 2011

TaxAnalysts

A report released August 25 by the IRS found the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program raised its accuracy 2 percentage points to 85.35 percent for fiscal 2011 from the previous year.

Congress Looks at IRS Oversight of Tax Preparers

Jul 28, 2011

Washington, DC

Accounting Today

Congress held an oversight hearing Thursday to examine progress on the Internal Revenue Service’s new tax return preparer initiative.

Montana Organization Receives National Award

Jul 13, 2011

Great Falls, MT

Fairfield Sun Times

The National Community Tax Coalition recently recognized Montana Credit Unions for Community Development for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, naming MCUCD as its most innovative affiliate.

NCTC to Clarify FAFSA Process

Feb 10, 2011

Bloomington, IN

Indiana Daily Student

Indiana College Goal Sunday is a program that helps college-bound Indiana students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The Bloomington session, one of 36 sites in the state, will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Ivy Tech Community College.

Financial Aid Awareness Week helps families get ready for college

Feb 09, 2011

Chicago Tribune

Financial Aid U program Center for Economic Progress is featured in this video clip. CEP President and NCTC Steering Committee member David Marzahl talks about what Financial Aid Awareness Week is and how they are helping low-income and first-generation students.

Agencies Seek To Help Families With College Aid

Feb 07, 2011

CBS (Chicago Affiliate)

NCTC and our Financial Aid U program in Chicago, the Center for Economic Progress, is highlighted by CBS Chicago.

City Treasurer Stephanie Neely Outlines Programs to Help College Students Get Out of Debt

Feb 04, 2011

FOX Chicago News

Chicago City Treasurer Stephanie Neely talks about Financial Aid Awareness Week. The Treasurer partnered with NCTC's Financial Aid U partner in Chicago, the Center for Economic Progress.

Why pay more to file your taxes?

Jan 31, 2011

Baltimore Sun

Tax season is upon us, and many places offer free help

Nonprofit offering tax, financial aid help to city families

Jan 31, 2011

Baltimore Sun (Inside Ed Blog)

Highlights one of our FAU programs' services in Baltimore.