To share how your state office is supporting CTC/EITC outreach or learn more about other state office efforts, please reach out to Lauren Johnson.

Child Tax Credit (CTC) and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) resources:

  • ChildTaxCredit.gov allows Americans to check eligibility for the CTC/EITC in three questions or less and where to get free tax assistance. There is a specific section for Puerto Rico in both English and Puerto Rican Spanish.
  • GetYourRefund.org has launched in partnership with VITA, an IRS-supported free tax service, where families can find the best places to get free tax services.
  • MyFreeTaxes.com is available for Americans to file taxes and is now available in Spanish.
  • The Youth Development Institute has a specific website recently launched in Puerto Rican Spanish where families can access specific information about the CTC/EITC.
  • Findyourfunds.org offers outreach flyers, emails, social media, and videos available in 11 languages for national use to spread the word about the CTC/EITC.
  • Unidos US CTC offers English and Spanish information and resources.
  • CTC landing page for families in Puerto Rico produced by Unidos, Banco Popular, and the Instituto del Desarrollo de la Juventud in Puerto Rico.
  • Coalition on Human Needs CTC Outreach Resource Toolkit
  • ARP Anniversary Toolkit

State CTC/EITC Outreach Resources

State-by-State Analysis of American Rescue Plan Tax Credits for Families and Workers: The White House released a new state-by-state analysis of the historic tax relief for working families in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan (ARP), which is helping lower costs for families and workers. Thanks to ARP, Americans have received the largest ever CTC, the largest ever EITC for workers without dependent children, and the largest ever Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit – which will help families meet the high costs of care. Below are state-by-state factsheets on the ARP you can utilize and share with members of your community.

Factsheets by State: