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LIHEAP NOTICE

Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program may be significantly reduced this heating season. Many people who benefited from the program last year may not be able to receive assistance this winter. Households where there are vulnerable people, particularly the elderly, those with disabilities and small children are being advised to take the following steps:

A)    Explore the possibility of setting up a budget payment plan with your energy provider.

B)    Consider taking advantage of an energy efficiency program provided by your energy provider or your local Community Action Agency.

C)    Practice energy conservation.

D)   Exercise good saving habits and find out about possible personal and family budget    counseling available at your local Community Action Agency.  







Do you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit half size Your refund may be as much as:

     $4,824 if you have more than one qualifying child

     $2.917 if you have one qualifying child

     $438 if you have no children

Do I Qualify?

Click here for an EITC Brochure

You qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit if you earn less than...

     $38,646 and have more than one qualifying child 
             ($41,646 if married and filing jointly)

     $33,995 and have one qualifying child 
             ($36,995 if married and filing jointing)

     $12,880 and have no children 
             ($15,880 if married and filing jointly)		  

 
Where Can I File?

Click here for a complete list of Kentucky EITC sites.

Counties Served By Organization
Barren River Asset Building Coalition 
          Counties Served: Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Green, Hart, Logan, and Warren

Central Kentucky Economic Empowerment Project
          Counties Served: Clark, Fayette, and Madison

Eastern Kentucky Assset Buidling Collaboration
          Counties Served: Bell, Harlan, Johnson, Knox, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Russell, and Whitley

Green River County Asset Building Coalition 
          Counties Served: Daviess, Henderson, Henry, McLean, and Ohio


Click here or call (800)456-3452 for a detailed list of locations offering this service.  
 
What Do I Need To Bring?

IRS Required Items for Completing an Accurate Tax Return

  • Proof of identification for yourself and/or your spouse
  • Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependants
  • Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) Verification letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service
  • Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependants
  • Wage and earning statement(s) Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
  • Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
  • Bank routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit
  • Other relevant information about income and expenses
  • Total amount paid for day care and the day care providers’ tax identification number (the individual’s social security number or the business’ Employer Identification Number
 

For more information on FREE tax sites in your area, call (800)456-3452.

To learn more about the EITC program and read related articles, click here.

 
Other Tax Preparation Sites
 
Disclaimer

Disclaimer:  CAK does not warrant the accuracy of any information listed in external sources.