myBenefits is the fast and easy way to find out about many health and human services programs and how to apply for them, anytime and anywhere. The site is aimed at helping low income working families and individuals make ends meet. Programs include: food stamps, home energy assistance, earned income tax credits, child and dependent care credits, Medicaid, Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus and school lunch programs, among others.
An excellent resource for social service workers, you can request additional copies of New York State Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA) publications free of charge. Publications span a wide variety of topics, including WorkPays New York (Work Supports), child support, food stamps, tax credits, electronic benefits transfers, home energy and heating assistance and refugee and immigrant assistance.
Meet an area business owner who took his last $350 and turned it into a multimillion dollar company. We’ll also introduce you to some entrepreneurs who haven’t let disabilities stand in their way. Plus, State Department of Labor Commissioner Colleen Gardner discusses tax credits for businesses that hire those who have been out of work. Also, we take a look at the benefits of attending job fairs.
Even with a law degree and additional experience in the military and the Peace Corps, Leslie is having trouble finding employment. We’ll find out what this former state attorney does to remain positive in a tough economy. Also, as tax season is upon us, we speak to professionals who can offer some helpful tips on how to get the most out of your taxes. Plus, we explore how green jobs may provide new employment opportunities now and in the years ahead.
A financial planner applies a very broad base of knowledge and understanding about tax planning, investments, and estate law to provide guidance to a client. Learn the questions you should ask a financial planner before working with him or her.
New York State agencies and departments have many resources available to help working families make ends meet. This portal offers a gateway into information on: work support programs that you may be eligible for, food stamps, nutrition programs, home energy assistance, weatherization assistance, child support, tax credits, job placement, social security, unemployment assistance, housing, student loans, education assistance and much, much more.
CA$H is a Capital Region coalition, which the United Way oversees, that can offer you tax assistance and tools for long-term financial stability. There are CA$H chapters based in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Schoharie and Saratoga Springs. Find your local chapter to see upcoming workshops and events.
If you are a low- or middle-income worker, learn more about a free, IRS-sponsored program that allows you to have your taxes prepared and filed electronically at no cost.
