| During the 2007 Tax Season, the Boston Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition
operated 22 free tax  preparation
sites throughout the city. We served nearly 9,000 taxpayers and facilitated refunds totaling
$14.9 million.
Refunds and Major Credits Received:
Total Refunds: $14,987,118
Total EIC: $5,521,301
Total Child Tax Credits: $1,761,089
Total Education Credits: $350,519
The People Involved:
8,877 taxpayers served
202 volunteer tax preparers
21 tax site coordinators
Our Client Base:
Median Adjusted Gross Income: $14,851
Average Refund Amount: $1,877
247 of those served are under the age of 18
28.3% of those served speak a language other than English at home
648 of those served are persons with a disability
The Demand for Free Tax Preparation:
Total amount taxpayers saved by avoiding commercial preparation at a rate of $150 per return: $1,331,550
To view the 2007 Coalition data report, click
here. |
