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Advocates urge Massachusetts families to claim refundable tax credits; free filing help available
Summary
Children's HealthWatch presenters explained federal and Massachusetts refundable tax credits (including a $440-per-dependent state child-and-family credit), illustrated how credits vary by family, and outlined free VITA tax-preparation sites and multilingual outreach tools available statewide.
Children's HealthWatch and partner organizations held a Spanish-language webinar to explain refundable tax credits available to Massachusetts residents, how eligible families can claim them, and where to find free tax-preparation help.
The presentation, led by Carly Bramley, Charlotte Russi and Angela Devares of the Healthy Families Tax Credit Coalition, focused on the mechanics of refundable credits such as the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and a recently established Massachusetts Child and Family Tax Credit. Presenters said the Massachusetts Child and Family Tax Credit provides $440 per qualifying dependent under age 13 and that the state credit is more inclusive than some federal programs — for example, it can be available to households including immigrants without Social Security numbers when eligibility rules are met.
Why it matters: Presenters emphasized that refundable credits reduce tax liability…
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