HR912 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) staff, commended

Summary

A House resolution commends the 2010 Madison County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) staff for their service and acknowledges the VITA program's help to low-income residents.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes and thanks the VITA volunteers in Madison County for their free tax help. It describes the VITA program as assisting residents with credits like the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, and providing tax filing guidance at no charge to eligible low- and moderate-income families, legal immigrants, and the disabled. It notes the program's 2010 goal to serve 1,000 low-income residents and presents the volunteers as notable Alabama citizens deserving gratitude.

Who It Affects

• VITA staff/volunteers in Madison County (including Huntsville), who receive formal commendation and recognition for their service.
• Low- and moderate-income residents who benefit from free VITA tax preparation and advice, including legal immigrants and the disabled.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The House commends the 2010 Madison County VITA staff for their volunteer service.
• Provision 2: The resolution notes that VITA helps residents claim benefits such as the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit and provides free tax preparation assistance to eligible individuals.
• Provision 3: The program's goal for 2010 to serve 1,000 low-income residents is acknowledged.
• Provision 4: The resolution expresses sincere gratitude and presents the staff with a copy of the resolution.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory