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Katrina Victims Can File for EITC until October 16th
Operation HOPE and the William J. Clinton Foundation are encouraging
families who live in affected areas and make less than $35,000 a year to
file for the Earned Income Tax Credit, a reimbursement that could be
worth up to $4,400.
The Internal Revenue Service is providing additional time to file 2004 and 2005 individual tax returns through October 16, 2006, for certain affected taxpayers hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina. The additional time to file individual income tax returns applies only for affected taxpayers in 31 Louisiana parishes, 49 Mississippi counties and 11 Alabama counties. To ensure that they receive the relief to which they are entitled, affected taxpayers should mark “Hurricane Katrina” in red ink on the top of their returns. In addition, affected taxpayers may identify themselves as eligible for relief by calling the IRS Disaster Hotline at (866) 562-5227. Taxpayers can also call this number for more information or to find out if they are eligible for the extension.
President Clinton announced the The EITC Awareness Program, February
3, 2006, which is a major partnership, advocacy and support effort between the Clinton
Foundation, the ACORN Institute, and Operation HOPE.
"One reason we're emphasizing the Katrina area is, not only do these people
need cash to support their daily living, but this could give them a nest egg
on which they can begin again," said President Clinton.
The EITC allows American workers who earned $35,000 or less in 2005 to file
for a tax refund of up to $4,400.
President Clinton hopes more Americans will become aware of the Earned Income
Tax Credit and how to take advantage of it.
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