Economic & Community Development
Through economic and community development, Latino Leadership works to decrease the wealth gap that exists for Latinos in the United States. Through financial literacy and workforce development, participants are empowered with knowledge to make the right decisions for their household. Culturally- and linguistically-appropriate curriculum is used to ensure retention and application.
Earned Income Tax Credit
According to the IRS, each year millions of eligible workers do not claim their credits, missing out on millions of dollars they earned. In 2011, over 27 million eligible families and individuals claimed Earned Income Credits worth $59.7 billion. Even if workers don’t earn enough to owe income tax (although they pay federal excise and payroll taxes, as well as state and local taxes), they can qualify for these tax credits, but may not realize it. Now is the time to claim your money!
