b'Citygate Network is committedto equipping you to help low-income individuals understand their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, and to simplify ling the necessary paperwork. Anyone who has never led taxes before or who needs help completing forms will benet from these free resources.The revamped Child Tax Credit (CTC) site launched by the White House provides basic CTC information written at a sixth-grade reading level that explains the 2021 CTC program. www.childtaxcredit.govIRS Child Tax Credit (CTC) Update Portal. Use this tool to: \x02Check for eligibility and get enrolled for payments. \x02View/change your bank account and/or mailing address. CTC \x02View payments.If you dont have an existing IRS username or ID.me account, have photo identification ready. www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-update-portalIRS Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Portal. Use this tool to access: EITC \x02EITC Qualification Assistant\x02Earned Income and Credit Tables \x02Find out if you qualify for the EITC \x02See how to claim the EITC www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit-eitc The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) connects people to IRS-certified volunteers and offers free tax-filing services to those earning less than $58,000 per year, persons with VITA disabilities, and limited-English speakers. Sites are generally located at community centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations all over the country.www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers211 Call 211 for answers to simple questions and to connect with local IRS-certified, free tax-filing assistance or virtual help.Visit GetYourRefund to virtually connect with an IRS-certified volunteer. Be prepared to answer a series of basic questions about your life and finances, with live chat support along Refund the way in case you get stuck. Filers can use a smartphone camera to submit proof of identity and any necessary documents.www.getyourrefund.org +50 The AARP Tax-Aide site offers free tax help from an IRS-certified volunteer (for over age 50). www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaideThe Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) offers assistance to low-income taxpayers who need help resolving issues with the IRS (including owing back taxes). This resource includes: LITC \x02An explanation of services available \x02Eligibility qualifications \x02Clinic-locator services and contact information for each state office www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4134.pdf 596 IRS Publication 596 provides information to determine qualification for filing for the EITC. www.irs.gov/publications/p596The EITC Outreach Toolkit can be adapted to fit a variety of community-service efforts.It contains messaging and media materials, social media and newsletter content, as well EITC as fliers and mailers to help you reach the newly eligible population of working adults. www.taxoutreach.org/tax-filing/coronavirus/2021-stimulus-checks-and-tax-credit-outreach-resources11'