TOLEDO—United Way of Toledo is joining the Lucas County Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition in helping working families take advantage of the EITC program.

The EITC tax benefit, for people with low or moderate incomes, is a refundable credit that puts money back into the hands of families and individuals who qualify and apply for it.

United Way needs volunteers with basic math and computer skills to assist families in applying for EITC. Volunteers are required to attend a brief training, monitored by the IRS, to become certified to help with free tax preparation at various locations within Lucas County.

Trainings are available online or by attending a class. Weekday, weeknight and weekend options available.

To sign up for one of the trainings or to learn more, call United Way 2-1-1 by simply dialing 2-1-1 or visit www.unitedwaytoledo.org/EITC.