Product Description

This program explores tax credits available to low-income individuals and families, including pandemic-related credits and state renter credits, while highlighting free tax preparation resources in the Commonwealth. It is ideal for human services professionals, legal aid workers, tax volunteers, and advocates for vulnerable populations.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30am - 9:35am

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Luz A. Arevalo, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 9:35am - 10:15am

  Tax Benefits for Massachusetts Families: Major Federal Tax Credits

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  Mel Jiganti, Esq., Northeast Justice Center/Lynn , Lynn
  
• 10:15am - 10:35am

  Tax Benefits for Massachusetts Families: Complicated Families

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  Luz A. Arevalo, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 10:35am - 10:55am

  Major State Tax Credits

  Angela Divaris, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 10:55am - 11:10am

  Break
• 11:10am - 11:30am

  Tax Benefits for Massachusetts Families: Special Considerations for Immigrant Taxpayers

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  Angela Divaris, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 11:30am - 11:50am

  Tax Benefits for Massachusetts Families: The Work of the Low-Income Tax Clinics

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  Audrey A. Patten, Esq., Harvard Law School , Cambridge
  
• 11:50am - 12:10pm

  Tax Benefits for Massachusetts Families: The DOR and the Work of the Taxpayer Advocate at the DOR

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  Mireille Eastman, Esq., Department of Revenue, Legal Division, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 12:10pm - 12:25pm

  Tax Benefits for Massachusetts Families: Legislative Update

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  Angela Divaris, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 12:25pm - 12:30pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

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