FAIRFAX, Va. — Benjamin Franklin, whose face adorns the $100 bill, was the first who uttered the now famous phrase "In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes." In an ironic twist, millions of income-eligible Americans qualify for tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), lining their pockets with enough Franklins for more secure financial futures. But there's a problem; an estimated 14 to 25 percent of those eligible for the refundable credits actually claim them.

The Fairfax County CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) campaign is the solution.

Free Tax Preparation Starts Jan. 19
CASH is an all-volunteer coalition that provides free income tax preparation services, focusing on the EITC, to Fairfax County residents with annual household incomes less than $40,000, at 12 sites in northern Virginia.

Sites open Jan. 19, 2008. Hours and days vary by location. A site list, including hours and addresses, follows. Clients should bring a photo identification and Social Security cards for all taxpayers, spouses and dependents.

More Information
For more information, call (703) 324-5171, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/partnerships/cash.htm

About CASH
Creating Assets, Saving and Hope is a community-based coalition of businesses, government agencies and community-based organizations supporting an all-volunteer campaign to prepare taxes during the 12-week filing season from mid-January to mid-April. The coalition has 12 computer sites in Northern Virginia that see customers one evening per week and on Saturdays.

About EITC
The EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income individuals and families. When the credit exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit. Thanks to these refunds, the EITC has lifted more people above the poverty line than any other program, but each year, billions of dollars in EITCs go unclaimed. The goal of CASH is to make sure that eligible families receive their credits. Last year, CASH helped qualified Fairfax County residents claim $1.2 million in refunds.

Alexandria, VA
Location	Address	Hours
Kingstowne Library	6500 Landsdowne Centre Alexandria, VA 22315-5011	Tuesdays: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed Feb. 9 and 12, 2008
South County Access Fairfax Center	8350 Richmond Highway, 1st Floor Alexandria, VA 22309	Wednesdays: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Arlington, VA
Location	Address	Hours
Enterprise Development Group	901 South Highland Street Arlington, VA 22204	Tuesdays: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays: 9 a.m.-Noon
Chantilly, VA
Location	Address	Hours
Chantilly Regional Library	4000 Stringfellow Road Chantilly, VA 20151	Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fairfax, VA
Location	Address	Hours
Pennino Employment Center	12011 Government Center Parkway, #246-E Fairfax, VA 22035	Wednesdays: 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Falls Church, VA
Location	Address	Hours
Falls Church SkillSource Center	6245 Leesburg Pike, #315 Falls Church, VA 22044	Wednesdays: 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library	7584 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043	Thursdays: 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Closed Feb. 28, 2008
Woodrow Wilson Library	6101 Knollwood Drive Falls Church, VA 22041	Tuesdays: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Herndon, VA
Location	Address	Hours
Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center	1086 Eden Street Herndon, VA 20170	Thursdays: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lorton, VA
Location	Address	Hours
Lorton Community Action Center	9504 Richmond Highway Lorton, VA 22079	Wednesdays: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Reston, VA
Location	Address	Hours
Lake Anne SkillSource Center	11484 Washington Plaza West, Suite 110 Reston, VA 20190	Thursdays: 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Springfield, VA
Location	Address	Hours
Richard Byrd Library	7250 Commerce Street Springfield, VA 22150	Saturdays: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Closed Feb. 9 and March 8, 2008

The Fairfax County Office of Partnerships creates and develops public/private partnerships to stimulate positive change in the community and encourage civic involvement and responsibility. The office brings together representatives and resources from all sectors of the community to address the many challenges faced by low-income families living in Fairfax County.