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Joint Resolution Recognizing January 31, 2020 as EITC Awareness Day
WHEREAS, in order to promote the federal and Maine state earned income tax credit, which enhances family household budgets, we recognize January 31, 2020 as EITC Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS,  4 of 5 people eligible for the credit claim it, which demonstrates the importance of raising awareness of this credit and urging individuals to find out if they qualify for it; and
WHEREAS,  throughout the State, IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers who are members of CA$H Maine, a collaboration of 10 statewide coalitions including 50 nonprofit and for-profit partners, and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provide free federal and state tax preparation; and
WHEREAS,  since 2003, CA$H Maine has also educated hard-working families and individuals about programs in the community that can increase their income, reduce debt and build savings; and
WHEREAS,  in 2019, these volunteers helped Maine residents save more than $3,800,000 in tax filing fees and claim nearly $4,200,000 in earned income tax credits, returning over $20,600,000 to Maine residents in federal income tax refunds; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize January 31, 2020 as EITC Awareness Day; and be it further
RESOLVED: That we send our appreciation to all the volunteers who participate in EITC Awareness Day for the benefit of Maine citizens and we urge participation in this worthy cause.