February 18, 2009

REP. JOHNSON URGES PARTICIPATION IN
TAX CREDIT OUTREACH PROGRAM

State Representative Susan Johnson urged constituents to take advantage of the National Women's Law Center's (NWLC) Tax Credit Outreach Campaign to insure that all possible tax credits are taken on their tax returns.

“In this time of financial strain and uncertainty, it is very important that families claim all the credits possible to offset the rising costs of every day necessities,” Rep. Johnson said. “I applaud the NWLC's efforts.”

The NWLC notes on their web site that every year, millions of families fail to claim federal and state tax credits for which they are eligible, leaving billions of dollars unclaimed.

Families filing their 2008 tax returns may be eligible for up to:

• $2,100 from the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit;
• $1,000 per child from the federal Child Tax Credit; and
• $4,824 from the federal Earned Income Tax Credit.

This year, families making $8,500 or more will be eligible for a refund from the federal Child Tax Credit. Almost 3 million more children will be eligible for the Child Tax Credit as a result. By providing tools and information to parents, service providers, and advocates, the NWLC Tax Credit Outreach Campaign helps families receive the money they are entitled to.

Sign up to get more information at www.nwlc.org on tax credits and other issues that matter to you.

Rep. Johnson represents the 49th district in Windham and serves on the Education, Energy and Technology and Finance Revenue and Bonding Committees. Constituents who wish to communicate with Representative Johnson may call her office at the State Capitol at 1-800-842-8267 or contact her via e-mail at Susan.Johnson@cga.ct.gov.