TO:	Commissioners; TA Directors; FS Directors

FROM:	Shari Noonan, Division of Transitional Supports and Policy

SUBJECT:	  Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Flash Letter

EFFECTIVE DATE:  December 30, 2003

CONTACT PERSON:  Mark Schaffer, 1-518-474-9346

	The purpose of this GIS message is to inform you that during the first weeks of January 2004 an "EITC Flash Letter" will be sent to all Temporary Assistance and Food Stamp recipients, both opened and closed cases, who had earned income during 2003.

	The flash letter will inform recipients of their potential eligibility for the EITC, income guidelines to receive the credit, how the credit may be claimed and toll-free tax assistance telephone numbers.

	The flash letter is for information purposes only.  No action is necessary on the part of Temporary Assistance or Food Stamp workers nor is any action necessary by recipients.