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Mass. coalition urges eligible families to claim refundable tax credits, offers free filing help
Summary
A statewide coalition explained how Massachusetts and federal refundable tax credits can provide sizable refunds to low‑ and moderate‑income families, outlined eligibility rules (including an illustrative $69,000 income reference), and promoted free, multilingual volunteer tax‑filing services and outreach materials.
Presenters at a webinar hosted by a statewide tax‑credit coalition urged Massachusetts families to file returns and claim refundable tax credits that can deliver cash back to households.
CARLYRAMI0, a research and policy analyst with a children‑health research network, said the coalition promotes both the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and a Massachusetts child and family refundable credit. "These tax credits can result in refunds that reach hundreds or even thousands of dollars," she said, citing an illustrative example and an "average"…
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