Starting Saturday, January 29, the Gateway EITC Community Coalition (GECC) will offer free tax help to families who had incomes of less than $49,000 in 2010 in in St. Louis City, County, St. Charles and the Metro East.
The assistance focuses on individuals or families who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a federal tax credit.
GECC is a public/private partnership working to bring unclaimed EITC refunds to low-income individuals and families in the St. Louis region. It is made up of 22 member organizations, including the United Way of Greater St. Louis.
“Up to $30 million EITC refunds may go unclaimed in the St. Louis region this year,” said Russ Signorino, GECC executive director. “This figure represents a substantial loss of revenue for our community and lost income for low-wage workers.”
For information on if you qualify, locations, dates, and documents needed, call the United Way at 2-1-1 or 800-427-4626 or visit www.gecc.us.