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Community Action Partner Spotlight: Spanish Speaking Community of Maryland
 The Spanish-Speaking Community of Maryland (La Communidad) has operated in the Long Branch area of Silver Spring since 1967, and has held contracts monitored by Community Action since 2016. Case workers provide interpretation, translation, and social work assistance to walk-in clients and those connected to La Communidad through the MCPS helpline. Staff regularly provide presentations in local schools to educate residents on their right to live free from abuse and on available services. Case workers connect people experiencing abuse and/or trafficking with therapy and free or low-cost legal services, and assist clients with immigration. La Communidad also assists with transportation and job searches for people with work permits. Case workers serve an average of 200 - 400 clients each month.
VITA's Monthly Tax Tip: Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your Social Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund.
STATE - The Identity Theft Unit can give you step-by-step advice on how to protect yourself from identity thieves. They may also be able to help you address some of the issues that identity theft causes, such as dealing with credit card companies or collection agencies. Please call 410- 576-6491 or send email to idtheft@oag.state.md.us.
SOCIAL SECURITY - If you suspect someone is using your SSN for work purposes, report the problem immediately to the Federal Trade Commission. They will review your earnings with you to ensure their records are accurate. You may also verify your earnings on your Social Security Statement, accessed by opening a personal my Social Security account. If someone misused your SSN to create credit or other problems for you, immediately click HERE and report the issue to the FTC, or call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY 1-866-653-4261.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN FROM A FRAUDULENT FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN
The IRS IP PIN is a 6-digit number assigned to eligible taxpayers to help prevent the misuse of their SSN. The IP PIN can be issued to the taxpayer, spouse, or any dependents on the return. An IP PIN helps verify a taxpayer’s identity and accept their electronic or paper tax return. It prevents someone else from filing a tax return with your SSN. If a return is e-filed with your SSN and an incorrect or missing IP PIN, the IRS system will reject it until you submit it with the correct IP PIN, or you file on paper. If the same conditions occur on a paper filed return, the IRS will delay its processing and any refund while they determine if the return is yours.
Certain tax-related identity theft victims will be placed into the IP PIN program and annually receive a new, IP PIN. Learn more HERE.
IP PINs must be used on all federal income tax returns, 1040 and 1040 PR/SS, and any delinquent returns filed during the same calendar year. Don't reveal your IP PIN to anyone other than your tax preparer. Reveal it only when you are ready to sign and submit your federal income tax return. You can't use your IRS IP PIN on a state income tax return.
Upcoming and Ongoing Events:
June 28, 9:30 am - 12 pm, Food Security Plan Update, EOB Auditorium, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville
June 28, 11 am - 1 pm, TESS Senior Social, 8513 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring
June 29, 9 am - 1 pm, MD Center on Economic Policy's Building Our Futures, Silver Spring Civic Building
July 13, 11 am - 3 pm, Head Start Party in the Park, Wheaton Regional Park
July 26, 11 am - 1 pm, TESS Senior Social, 8513 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring
August 10, 8:30 am - 2 pm, Single Parent Conference, Montgomery College Rockville Campus
Now through Aug. 23, Mon - Fri, 11 am - 1 pm, Free Summer Meals for Children at TESS, 8513 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring
Wednesdays, 11 am - 3 pm, Crossroads Network Farmers Market, Anne St. at University Blvd. East in Takoma Park
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