Taking Your Credit

The Taking Your Credit module of Making Financial Connections contains valuable information about available tax credits and services for persons with disabilities. Filing your taxes doesn’t have to be a headache. Instead, you can get help from certified tax preparers who may be able to identify any number of tax credits that could lower your total tax bill or even result in a refund to you. The first step is to be aware of the available services and programs. Taking Your Credit outlines some of the most common tax credits available and describes how you can take the necessary steps to ensure that you receive all the benefits you’re eligible for.                       Topics include:  

• Learn more about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
• You can take advantage of free, high-quality tax preparation services.
• You won’t be disqualified from Medicaid or other public benefit programs  

This module was developed in partnership with Cathleen Fitzgerald at the Internal Revenue Service.