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"Today’s Education is Tomorrow’s Success"

February 2007

Tax Season Brings
Boston Non-Profits Closer

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ACCC's Education and Development Manager Katie Ross (L) presents Mimi Turchinetz (C) and Jeff LaFave (R) of the Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, with a $2,500 grant to support credit education for Boston tax filers.

Low to moderate-income families in the city of Boston can rest easy this tax season, thanks to the new partnership between American Consumer Credit Counseling, a Newton based non-profit organization and the EITC Coalition. ACCC recently provided a grant to support the Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition (EITC.) In addition, ACCC will be providing volunteer services throughout this year’s tax season.

In cooperation with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, the City of Boston, and organizations like ACCC, the EITC Coalition is hosting credit report review sessions for consumers at two EITC sites around the city. At the Roxbury Service Center and the Codman Square Tech Center, ACCC volunteers will serve as some of the thirty volunteers asked to assist consumers with preparing their financial situations for the 2007 tax season.

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ACCC representatives strive to make your program as easy and successful as possible. Remember, counselors are available to discuss a variety of issues that may come up during the course of your DMP.  If you have any questions regarding your program or need additional financial education, call us at:

1-800-769-3571

  • Counseling ext. 506
  • Client Services ext. 500
  • Payment Information ext 501
  • Continuing Education ext. 511
  • MakingCents Program ext. 708
  • www.consumercredit.com
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Did You Know...

... a collection agency cannot:

  1. accept a check postdated by more than five days, unless it notifies you between three and ten day in advance of when it will deposit it.
  2. deposit a postdated check prior to the date on the check.
  3. solicit a postdated check by threatening you with criminal prosecution.

Tax Tip

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