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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri color=#0000ff size=4><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><STRONG><SPAN class=968021320-19122011>FYI
</SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri color=#0000ff size=4><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><STRONG><SPAN class=968021320-19122011>This information
is for all families including grandparents who care for grand kids.
</SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The citizens you serve may be eligible to get more money
back from the IRS - as much as $5,751. Many grandparents are the
primary caregivers for their grandchildren under age 19 (24 if a full time
student). If the child lives with the grandparent for more than six months
of the year and the grandparent is receiving wages of less than $49,078, they
should explore the eligibility criteria to see if they could qualify for this
credit. </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face=Calibri color=#0000ff size=4><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><STRONG></STRONG></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">EITC is a refundable credit. When the credit amount
exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund. Millions of
taxpayer will qualify for the first time in 2011 because of changes in
financial, marital or parental status. EITC is a financial boost for working
people in a recovering economy. The local community also benefits from the
additional funds received by the families.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face=Calibri color=#0000ff size=4><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><STRONG></STRONG></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Free tax preparation assistance is available throughout
the tax season at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for
the Elderly (TCE) sites. Your customers can call the IRS at 1-800-906-9887 for
tax help locations. I will gladly provide a site listing once finalized
for the upcoming filing season.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face=Calibri color=#0000ff size=4><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><STRONG></STRONG></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><B><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">EITC Awareness Day –
</SPAN></FONT></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Friday, January 27,
2012</SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face=Calibri color=#0000ff size=4><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><STRONG></STRONG></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">To maximize promotional coverage, the IRS is encouraging
governmental agencies and organizations to conduct EITC awareness activities
concurrently on January 27. Please consider joining with other local
organizations interested in promoting the credit. The IRS is providing you
ready-to-use EITC resources including print products, social media messages and
links to promote the credits.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Outreach Materials</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">•
Our Partner Toolkit provides a newsletter article, a web article, statistics,
sample news releases and “widgets” that can be used to help promote awareness of
EITC to your clients. Widgets are portable on-screen tools that you can
place on your website to direct others to our website. We also have banner
advertisements that can run across the top of your website, encouraging
customers to “click here” to learn more about EITC. We even have an audio
file that can be used as an “on hold” message on your phone.
</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The toolkit is available at: <A
href="http://www.eitc.irs.gov/ptoolkit/basicmaterials/#Grabngo">http://www.eitc.irs.gov/ptoolkit/basicmaterials/#Grabngo</A></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">•
We also have EITC “stuffers” which can be used in mail out materials. I
can order Publication 962 (attached).</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">•
The IRS has an on-line “EITC Assistant” that walks taxpayers through all the
questions to determine eligibility. Currently, the EITC Assistant can make
determinations about the 2010 eligibility but we will have the tool available
for 2011 tax return use in late January. </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The link is: <A
href="http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=130102,00.html">www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=130102,00.html</A></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">If you decide to participate in spreading the word about
EITC, would you please drop me a brief e-mail (kyle.g.roberts@irs.gov) or call
me at 410-962-1735 to let me know what actions you have taken?
</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Thank you for any assistance you can provide.
</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">If your clients have questions about EITC, they can call
our toll-free number at 1-800-829-1040.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Sincerely,</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Kyle G. Roberts</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Office of Governmental Liaison</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Congressional Affairs Program</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">OS:P:GLD:CE</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">31 </SPAN></FONT>Hopkins Plaza, Room 940</P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Baltimore</SPAN></FONT>, MD 21201</P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">(410) 962-1735 Voice</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">(410) 962-2572 Fax</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">(202) 746-4232 </SPAN></FONT>Mobile</P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">kyle.g.roberts@irs.gov</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Franklin Gothic Book" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P></DIV>
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<a href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/bag"><BR>
<img src="http://mail.montgomerycountymd.gov/image/bag_header2.gif" longdesc="A new County law regarding disposable carryout bags provided to customers at certain retail establishments will take effect on January 1, 2012. This website contains links to information that will help residents and affected businesses: 1) understand how disposable bags affect the environment; 2) know how and when the carryout bag charge will be applied; and 3) consider available reusable bag options to avoid the tax entirely." alt="New Bag Law" width="300" height="61" class="style1" /></a><BR>
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