by Administrator | Mar 16, 2022 | Cross Disability Coalition, Money & Finances
Economic Progress RI – Low and modest-income Rhode Islanders may qualify for free help filing their taxes and applying for tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit. Below is a link to Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Sites in Rhode Island. Please be aware...
by Administrator | Mar 5, 2021 | Cross Disability Coalition, Money & Finances
From the February 24, 2021 FYI Guide Update, The Economic Progress Institute Updates to Tax Credits for Low- to Moderate- Income Taxpayers Rhode Islanders can now file their federal and state taxes. Tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit,...
by Deb Morais | Sep 6, 2019 | Cross Disability Coalition, Money & Finances, Speaker's Bureau
On Friday, August 30, 2019, Deanne Gagne and Tanja Blicker-Ucran did “Let’s Talk About Money” Presentation at Westbay Residential in Warwick, RI. The participants that attended were very excited and enjoyed our presentation. We explained why money is important, what a...
by Administrator | Feb 6, 2018 | Cross Disability Coalition, Money & Finances, RIDDC
What is the Earned Income Tax Credit? The Earned Income Tax Credit, EITC, is a tax benefit for working people with low to moderate income. It is the largest and most successful anti-poverty program in the country. EITC can reduce the amount of tax you owe and may even...
by Administrator | Jun 21, 2016 | Community Living, Cross Disability Coalition, Employment, Employment First, Family Connections, Life is Good, Money & Finances, Safety, Self Directed Supports, Speaker's Bureau
The Cross Disability Coalition has been working on the development of a Speakers Bureau to provide education/training on various topics to different audiences including people with disabilities, families, advocates, agency administrators and support staff, employers...
by Administrator | Jul 30, 2015 | Community Living, Cross Disability Coalition, Family Connections, Laws & Legislation, Life is Good, Money & Finances
The “Achieving a Better Life Experience” (ABLE) account program for individuals with disabilities federally recognized investment accounts similar to 529 college savings programs. See Governor’s Press Release: http://www.ri.gov/press/view/25447 For...
