About the EITC:

The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families. It is considered to be the federal government's most effective anti-poverty program. Each year, EITC supplements the wages of 22 million low-income Americans and lifts 4 million people out of poverty!

Despite these successes, EITC can be a complicated process especially for those not required to file income tax. The IRS estimates that between 20 to 25 percent of Americans who qualify for the credit do not claim it. Often taxpayers are unaware of EITC or are concerned about the costs associated with seeking help filing for it.

United Way of South Hampton Roads is here to help! As a member of the SHREITC Coalition, United Way is raising awareness of this valuable benefit for hard-working families. With 13 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) locations, United Way and the SHREITC are working to promote financial stability and independence.

Get Involved

Volunteer

The South Hampton Roads Earned Income Tax Coalition often needs help help running VITA sites. Visit their website or check the Volunter Listings close to tax time for details.

Advocate

Download and distribute this flyer about the Earned Income Tax Credit with contact information for SHREITC Coalition Resources. 

Learn More

South Hampton Roads Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition: View Videos about the EITC and download financial literacy materials from the SHREITC Coalition Website.

VITA site locations on SHREITC website.