Free Income Tax Assistance, Valuable Tax Credits, Available to Low-Income Workers
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that eligible low-income New Yorkers can take advantage of free income tax preparation and e-filing services at hundreds of sites across New York State.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are open across the State to help individuals and families with an annual income of $50,000 or less prepare and file their income tax returns, free of charge, while making sure those eligible receive the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), refundable tax benefits that put money in people's pockets. The State's FreeFile service is also available for eligible New Yorkers to prepare and file their tax returns online. Read more…
Funding to Be Offered to Help Low-Income Parents Move Back Into Workforce
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) today announced New York has received $16.5 million in federal funding to help low-income parents pay for child care, allowing them to improve their skills and successfully enter the workforce.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently awarded New York State $16.5 million in funding through the Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSET) Program to help Food Stamp recipients who are participating in an employment and training program pay for child care. FSET provides work-focused education and training and job placement services to low-income New Yorkers receiving Food Stamps. Read more…
State Announces $19 Million Awarded to Provide Services to Those in Supportive Housing
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that more than $19 million in funding has been awarded to help organizations provide services to residents of supportive housing programs in communities across New York State.
A total of $19.7 million was awarded to 88 organizations through the New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP). NYSSHP is designed to provide support services to eligible residents of supportive housing programs in order to assist them in moving on a path to economic security. Read more…
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