Tax Refund Bonanza for Low-Income Workers – Cash Windfall Alert!

Tax Workshop Brings Relief: Volunteer Preparers Assist Single Mother in Securing $4,000 Refund

According to LA Times, last week in Koreatown, Sandy Huaman, a 35-year-old single mother and part-time hotel receptionist and server, attended a workshop where volunteer tax preparers helped her apply for tax credits. With their assistance, Huaman is now set to receive a refund for all the taxes deducted from her paycheck last year, amounting to around $4,000. This windfall will enable her to visit her ailing godmother in Peru and save the remainder.

Across Los Angeles County, hundreds of IRS-certified volunteers are aiding low- and moderate-income workers in filing their tax returns this season. These volunteers, supported by the city of L.A., the L.A. County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, and the Koreatown Youth + Community Center, aim to help eligible individuals reclaim some of the taxes they’ve paid. Central to this effort is the earned income tax credit, which offers much-needed financial relief to those living paycheck to paycheck.

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Tax Refund Bonanza for Low-Income Workers – Cash Windfall Alert!( PHOTO: getty images)

Despite the benefits available, many eligible Californians miss out on these credits due to various reasons such as lack of awareness, language barriers, or fears about impacting other public benefits. Efforts to raise awareness and provide free tax assistance aim to bridge this gap, helping individuals like Huaman and others gain economic security and financial stability.

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