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What: Franklin County EITC Coalition kicks off free tax preparation services. Coalition member leaders volunteer to help clients one-on-one with the tax preparation process.
Who: Franklin County Commissioners
Columbus City Councilwoman Charleta Tavares
Janet E. Jackson, President and CEO, United Way of Central Ohio
Franklin County Treasurer Ed Leonard
Where: Godman Guild
303 E 6th Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 294-5477
When: Saturday, February 2, 2008
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Background: The Franklin County EITC Coalition provides free tax preparation for hardworking individuals and families with household incomes less than $40,000 at many sites around Franklin County. The coalition also connects people with community resources and financial education opportunities. In 2006, the coalition helped more than 1,700 households receive over $2.2 million.
Coalition members include The City of Columbus, Franklin County, United Way of Central Ohio, the Internal Revenue Service, the Children’s Defense Fund, and FIRSTLINK.
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