This program explores tax credits available to low-income individuals and families, including pandemic-related credits and state renter credits, while highlighting free tax preparation resources in the Commonwealth. It is ideal for human services professionals, legal aid workers, tax volunteers, and advocates for vulnerable populations.
Course Content
9:30am - 9:35am - Welcome and IntroductionLuz A. Arevalo, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
9:35am - 10:15am - Major Federal Tax Credits
Mel Jiganti, Esq.,
Northeast Justice Center/Lynn, Lynn
10:15am - 10:35am - Complicated Families
Luz A. Arevalo, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
10:35am - 10:55am - Major State Tax Credits
Angela Divaris, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
10:55am - 11:10am - Break
11:10am - 11:30am - Special Considerations for Immigrant Taxpayers
Angela Divaris, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
11:30am - 11:50am - The Work of the Low-Income Tax Clinics
Audrey A. Patten, Esq.,
Harvard Law School, Cambridge
11:50am - 12:10pm - The DOR and the Work of the Taxpayer Advocate at the DOR
Mireille Eastman, Esq.,
Department of Revenue, Legal Division, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
12:10pm - 12:25pm - Legislative Update
Angela Divaris, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
12:25pm - 12:30pm - "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
Speakers
ChairLuz A. Arevalo, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
Faculty
Angela Divaris, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
Michael B. Dworman, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
Mireille Eastman, Esq.,
Department of Revenue, Legal Division, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Mel Jiganti, Esq.,
Northeast Justice Center/Lynn, Lynn
Audrey A. Patten, Esq.,
Harvard Law School, Cambridge
