Press Conference with Guest Speaker Congressman Adam Smith to Promote Free Tax Help for WA Taxpayers

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) will host a press conference on Friday, March 27, with guest speaker Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) at Clover Park Technical College, to remind taxpayers of the availability of a public-private partnership aimed at helping lower and moderate income Washington taxpayers - including those eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, active-duty military, students, and seniors - electronically prepare and e-file their federal tax return for FREE.

The program, called the Free File Alliance, is a partnership between the IRS (http://www.irs.gov/), and the nation's electronic tax software manufacturers, including Intuit, the maker of TurboTax Freedom Edition (http://www.taxfreedom.com/).  

Following the 10:00 a.m. press conference, community-based organization representatives will participate in an hour-long tax training workshop to learn how easy it is to use these programs, share ideas, and gain access to outreach materials to inform eligible taxpayers in the community. 

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Who:              

 United States Representative Adam Smith (WA-09)

David Macklin, Computer and Communications Industry Association

Andrew McDevitt, Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation

Amy Goings, Vice President for College Relations & Resource Development

When:            

Friday, March 27, 2009

10:00-10:30 a.m. - press conference

Hour-long TurboTax Freedom Edition training workshop immediately following the press conference - media is strongly encouraged to stay for the training.

Where:           

Clover Park Technical College

Building 15, Room 102

4500 Steilacoom Blvd., SW in Lakewood