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Tax credits and government benefits can only help low-income Illinoisans if they receive them. Get My Payment Illinois Coalition connects residents to stimulus checks, Child Tax Credits, Earned Income Tax Credits, and affordable bank accounts.

Tax credits and government benefits can only help low-income Illinoisans if they receive them. Lack of access to technology, poor delivery systems, and other barriers often keep our lowest-income neighbors from getting the help they already qualify for and need the most.

New America Chicago is one of the founding members of the Get My Payment Illinois Coalition, a group of nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping Illinois residents get stimulus checks, Child Tax Credits, Earned Income Tax Credits, and affordable bank accounts.

Launched in May 2020, the coalition helped over 220,000 people learn how to receive their stimulus checks and other tax credits. Working with government and nonprofit partners, including libraries, social service agencies, and food pantries, we shared critical information to connect residents with payments through social media, posters, and in-person events.

Visit the coalition’s website at https://getmypaymentillinois.org/ to learn how to access tax credits and get guidance on safe, affordable banking products.

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