Financial Education Classes
We are offering a FREE monthly financial education class on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Jan. 13, 2010: Setting Financial Goals and Creating a Spending Plan
1201 Park Ave, Bremerton
5:30-7 pm
Register by calling 360-478-2301
Free Childcare Available
Download Flyer for more information.
Feb. 10, 2010: Identity Theft and Predatory Lending
Did You Know: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Millions of American families who are eligible for the EITC do not claim it, leaving billions of additional tax credit dollars unclaimed.
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. When the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit.
To qualify, taxpayers must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they did not earn enough money to be obligated to file a tax return.
The EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), food stamps, low-income housing or most Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payments.
Learn More about the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Asset Building Coalition (ABC) of Kitsap
Kitsap Community Resources has teamed up with local community partners to create an asset-building coalition that will tackle financial literacy and education issues in Kitsap County.
Currently in development, this program will help improve personal financial management skills and build real financial assets through classes and financial tools.
The coalition includes representatives from:
• Kitsap Community Resources
• Kitsap Credit Union
• Bremerton Housing Authority
• Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority
• Washington CASH
• United Way of Kitsap County
• Olympic College
• American Financial Solutions
• AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Tax Aide
• IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
• DSHS
• Habitat for Humanity
• Sterling Savings Bank
• College Success Foundation
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