Free Tax Clinic Hosted by Multiethnic/Diverse Philadelphia Obama Supporters Scheduled for April 12th

PHILADELPHIA, April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday April 12, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., a group of volunteers, community leaders and elected officials who embrace Presidential Candidate Senator Barack Obama's message of inclusion and empowerment will present a free tax clinic targeting those Philadelphians (earning between $3,000-8,750) who traditionally do not file for taxes. There are 14 million people nationwide who are not on the tax rolls and will fail to receive this rebate check of a minimum $300. In addition, this tax filing will help eligible older Pennsylvanians to secure up to a $650 property tax/rent rebate.

This free clinic which will take place at 728 S. Broad St. in the offices of Solutions for Progress, a progressive public policy technology company providing services that directly assist low and middle income families to obtain public benefits easily and with dignity, is geared towards people who might be deprived from receiving a rebate as a part of the Federal Government Economic Stimulus Package, unless they file for 2007 taxes. The service is free and available to people who meet the following requirements: applicant and/or spouse received at least $3,000 (combined if filing jointly) from Social Security, Railroad Retirement, or Veterans' benefits as the only source of income; applicant and/or spouse have no dependents; applicant and/or spouse have a Social Security Number (SSN) applicant and/or spouse are U.S. citizens or resident aliens; applicant cannot be claimed as a dependent on another persons. Eligible applicants should bring the following documents: any documentation on sources of income for the 2007 calendar year including SSA-1099 (Social Security Benefits, not including SSI), RRB-1099 (Tier 1, Social Security equivalent railroad benefits), and documents from Veterans Affairs for disability, pension, or survivors' benefits. Applicants did not receive any of those forms should bring a statement indicating monthly benefits allowing for the calculation of an estimate of the amounts received for the year. Additionally, applicants interested in receiving their rebate via direct deposit, must bring their bank routing and account numbers, which can be found on the bottom of a paper check.

In the spirit of Obama's commitment to inclusion and grassroots community empowerment the primary organizers of this event, Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (a grassroots, internet-empowered, national network of Asian Pacific Americans and allies for Progressive Action) and United People for Obama (Philadelphia Coalition of diverse Obama Supporters) will kick off activities with a multicultural opening ceremony, and provide free refreshments throughout the day.

For more information contact Nina Ahmad at willsresearch@yahoo.com or 267-304-1670.