[OPLINLIST] Former Foster Youth Who Lack Stable Housing Outreach Initiative

[jdwyer at library.ohio.gov]

Cross-posted. Please excuse duplication. This message comes via the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

The IRS is requesting your help in sharing important outreach materials that can help homeless youth and former foster youth understand their tax benefits, rights and responsibilities.

Each year, an estimated 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness. Children in foster care face multiple factors that increase their risk of homelessness, including the number of foster care placements, history of running away from placements and time spent in a group home. Youth in group homes and institutions are more likely to run away from care than youth in traditional foster care or out of home placement. The consequences faced by youth experiencing homelessness are vast and include not having their basic food and shelter needs met. For someone in this position, a tax refund could be vital to fulfilling basic needs and finding a home. For tax year 2021, working homeless and qualified former foster youth who are at least 18 years of age may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

Two IRS symposiums will be held to help organizations and youth understand about more about the changes to EITC and updated eligibility requirements. Organizations and non-profits are invited to attend the September 22nd session and working youth experiencing homelessness and aging out of the foster care system are invited to attend the September 29th session.  Information regarding both is provided below:

Homeless and Former Foster Youth Symposium
September 22, 2022
2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT/11 am PT
             Event Link: Webcast URL:  https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1104/46444

All organizations and non-profits serving youths experiencing homelessness and former foster youth are cordially invited to attend a symposium to learn more about changes in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) that now make working youths 18 years or older potentially eligible for this valuable credit. Please register for the symposium using the link provided above. If you are unable to attend at the assigned time, you can review the recording at your convenience. It will be available for 30 days. However, you must register for the session to access the recording.


Former Foster Youth and Youth Who Lack Stable Housing Symposium
September 29, 2022
2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT/11 am PT
Event Link: Webcast URL: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1104/46507

All working youth 18 years and older who are experiencing uncertainty with housing and/or aging out of the foster care system are cordially invited to attend a symposium to learn more about changes in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and their potential eligibility for this valuable credit. Information regarding IRS employment and volunteer opportunities will also be shared. Please register for the symposium using the link provided below. If you are unable to attend at the assigned time, you can review the recording at your convenience. It will be available for 30 days. However, you must register for the session to access the recording.


Thank you for your help in sharing these important materials with your communities.

Topic: Foster youth and youth who lack stable housing.

Symposium Information:
*        September 22nd symposium to be shared with organizations and non-profits serving potentially eligible working youth (see above).
*        September 29th symposium to be shared with potentially eligible working youth (see above).

Materials/resources:
*        Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)<https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit-eitc>
*        EITC Central - IRS.gov<https://www.eitc.irs.gov/>

IRS Tax Tips:
*        Taxpayers should check out IRS YouTube channels for helpful videos on a variety of tax topics<https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/taxpayers-should-check-out-irs-youtube-channels-for-helpful-videos-on-a-variety-of-tax-topics>
*        Here are reasons people who don't normally file should file a 2021 tax return <https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/here-are-reasons-people-who-dont-normally-file-should-file-a-2021-tax-return>

Publications:
*        Publication 5515-A, Stimulus Payments for the Homeless<https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5515a.pdf>
*        Publication 5534-H, Claiming the 2021 Child Tax Credit When You Don't Normally File<https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5534h.pdf>
*        Publication 3524, EITC Eligibility Checklist for Tax Year 2021<https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3524.pdf>
*        Publication 962, Life's a little easier with EITC<https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p962.pdf>
*        Publication 3211, Q&A Life's A Little Easier With Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)<https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3211.pdf>


Sincerely,

Shelley D. Langhirt
Sr. Stakeholder Relationship Tax Consultant

Internal Revenue Service
200 North High Street, Room 425
Columbus, OH 43215

Hours: Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Govt Cell: 614.584.1957
Office: 614.280.8696
Shelley.D.Langhirt at IRS.gov<mailto:Shelley.D.Langhirt at IRS.gov>



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Janet Ingraham Dwyer (she/her)
Library Consultant
614-644-6910
jdwyer at library.ohio.gov<mailto:jdwyer at library.ohio.gov>
library.ohio.gov/youth-services<http://library.ohio.gov/youth-services>

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