Tax Credits Can Cut Your Tax Bills

In 2004, 219,000 working families in the state of Oregon earned an additional $347 million more by claiming the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit [EITC] on their federal tax returns.

• $1,000 per child under age 17 for the Child Tax Credit
• $4,536 for two or more qualifying children for the EITC
• $2,747 for one qualifying child for the EITC

• The Oregon Earned Income Credit
• The Oregon Working Family Child Care Credit

Do you qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit?
If you qualify, get an estimate of your tax credit

You must file your tax return to receive these benefits.

Where can you get FREE help?

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Tax-Aide volunteers are trained to help low and middle income persons prepare their taxes. They can help you get all the tax refunds you are due. The service is free and confidential. Find a Tax-Aide site near you.