The Benefit Bank software is designed to help moderate-and low-income individuals and families enhance their income. The Benefit Bank can assist individuals in determining their eligibility for certain public benefits such as cash assistance, food assistance and Medicaid. (SRS has final determination of eligibility.) In addition, The Benefit Bank can e-file taxes, FREE of charge, to assist families in claiming the tax credits, deductions and adjustments they are eligible to receive. The Benefit Bank can help individuals begin to break the cycle of hunger and poverty.

Whether or not you owe income tax, if you work you could qualify for:

• Up to $2,100 from the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and up to $525 from the Kansas Tax Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses
• Up to $4,716 from the federal Earned Income Tax Credit and up to $802 from the Kansas Earned Income Tax Credit
• Up to $1,000 per child from the federal Child Tax Credit

Key Features

• An Income Enhancement Program that enables individuals to make the best choices and maximize success in securing benefits
• An eligibility estimator and application filing program
• Combines access to taxes as well as federal and state public benefits
• Internet-based
• Secure and confidential
• Counselor-assisted

Missed Opportunities

Based on US Census figures, $35 billion is going unclaimed nationwide to help low and moderate income people overcome the devastating effects of poverty.

• Tax refunds (Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, Hope and Lifetime Learning, Additional Child Credit, and Child and Dependent Credit)
• Food and nutrition programs
• Health care and prescription drug programs
• Energy assistance programs
• Child care support programs

Benefit Bank Sites

For more information please contact Pattie McGurk, Project Coordinator, at 1-800-794-9756 or by e-mailing Pattie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .