H1077

NC Working Families Economic Relief Act

Introduced·4/28/26

Establishes a grant program at North Carolina community colleges to expand income tax assistance and allocates funds to United Way of North Carolina.

The North Carolina Working Families Economic Relief Act establishes a grant program for community colleges to expand income tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. It allocates funds for training students to become tax preparers, hiring personnel, and creating work-based learning opportunities. Additionally, it provides funds to the United Way of North Carolina to expand its VITA program, aiming to increase VITA locations and support recruitment and evaluation efforts.

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Appropriations Committee
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History

Apr 29

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 29

House

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 28

House

Filed