IRS joins partners nationwide to launch the EITC Awareness Day outreach campaign to ensure that millions of low-and moderate-income workers get the credit they deserve and get it right. The IRS invites community organizations, elected officials, state and local governments, schools, employers, and other interested parties to join a national grassroots effort on EITC Awareness Day to spotlight EITC.
EITC Awareness Day seeks to generate extensive news media coverage on a specific day (or days in close proximity) to increase awareness among potentially eligible taxpayers at the time most are filing their federal income tax returns. The event is a joint venture between IRS and its many partners and stakeholders. Intensive media coverage helps us reach the broadest possible range of eligible taxpayers, including the underserved populations and the newly eligible taxpayers.
Along with promoting EITC; we provide information on other refundable tax credits that taxpayers may be eligible to receive. This includes the Premium Tax Credit, American Opportunity Tax Credit, and the Child Tax Credit.
IRS estimates four of five eligible taxpayers claim and get this important credit. Best of all, EITC is a financial boost for working people and your local economy. And, don't stop now continue to provide EITC awareness throught this 2017 tax filing season.