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2011 State of the Field Report

Publication date: January 2012.

National Policy & Advocacy Groups Join in Celebrating Success of Earned Income Tax Credit

 

NCTC Announces Free Use of NCTC Online University

The National Community Tax Coalition (NCTC) is proud to announce that its NCTC Online University has added additional courses and will be available for FREE this tax season - starting right now!

Order physical savings bonds marketing materials

Order high-quality marketing materials to promote savings bonds at your tax site. Nominal fees will be charged. Scholarships are available for VITA programs in need.

2012 Pre-Season and Season Partner Calls

IRS monthly conference calls to prepare for the upcoming filing season.

Policy Brief - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance: A Proven Path Toward Financial Security

Released October 2011. This policy brief covers the history and impact of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program from its inception. It highlights various VITA programs from around the country and offers a look inside how the VITA program has helped many low- and moderate-income taxpayers stay out of poverty and even move toward financial security.

National Program Survey Results Released

How does your free tax preparation program compare to others in its field? How do other programs train their volunteers and ensure quality returns? NCTC’s 2011 National Program Survey throws light on these questions.

Prepaid Debit Card Matrix

A comparison tool that highlights the different factors of a prepaid debit card for the card user and the program who offers the card. It includes card from CFR-US Bank, Western Union, PNC, Advent and Money Manager. Updated September 8, 2011.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Improving Efficiency, Accuracy

Released August 23, 2011

Ensuring High-Quality, Affordable Assistance for America’s Taxpayers: Highlights of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program’s 2011 Efforts

The National Community Tax Coalition (NCTC) is the nation’s leading coalition of non-profit, voluntary entities providing free tax preparation assistance and financial services to low-income individuals and families.

Treasury Dept. Announces Pilot Program on EITC Eligibility

Program will seek to identify ineligible EITC claimants and eligible individuals who do not claim the EITC through state data.

Treasury Dept. Announces Elimination of Paper Bonds - Action Needed!

While the tax time savings bond program is safe, your help is needed to ensure our clients are being served!

VITA Grant 2012 Program

Information related to the 2012 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant program, including the program overview and application package.

A Targeted, Consolidated Education Tax Credit Would Increase College Enrollment Among Low-Income Families

National Community Tax Coalition Calls for Revamped Tax Code

2011 Tax Season Results

Programs across the nation helped hardworking families save some of their tax refund. Check out how many tax payers purchased savings bonds and how much they saved!

NCTC Client Stories

Use this page as a guide to collecting and submitting stories from your clients. Stories can be submitted electronically on this page using the NCTC Client Stories Submission Form.

NCTC Client Stories

Use this page as a guide to collecting and submitting stories from your clients. Stories can be submitted electronically on this page using the NCTC Client Stories Submission Form.

2010 State of the Field Report

Publication date: January 2011

Talking Points: The Debt Indicator & the 2011 Tax Filing Season

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it will no longer provide tax preparers and financial institutions with the debt indicator. This will have a large impact on the refund anticipation product industry and the taxpayers that use them. These talking points will help guide your program, volunteers, and clients as they navigate the changing tax preparation environment.

IRS Debt Indicator Fact Sheet

The IRS issued a fact sheet for the field on the potential impact of their decision to eliminate access to the debt indicator and alternative options for taxpayers.