EARN IT! – If you qualify, the earned income tax credit and other valuable tax credits could put thousands of dollars in your pocket

• EITC calculator – find out quickly if you might qualify
• More about the EITC and who qualifies
• Other valuable tax credits

KEEP IT! – THREE FREE WAYS TO FILE YOUR INCOME TAXES! read more...

• Find a Free Income Tax Preparation Site Near You
  • Click here for a list of free tax prep programs by county
  • Call the North Carolina Toll-Free Tax Helpline and talk with a friendly person at Connectinc 1-888-927-3230
• Prepare your own taxes and file free on-line
  • File free on the NC Beehive and get lots of valuable information on ways to save and make your money work for you (for those earning less than $52,000) http://nc.thebeehive.org/
  • File free through the NC Department of Revenue http://www.dornc.com/

SAVE IT! – PUT YOUR MONEY TO WORK FOR YOU. OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT, BUILD SAVINGS, OR PAY BILLS AND IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT. read more...