Do you work hard, but don’t earn a high income? You may qualify for the Federal and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The amount of the EITC depends on your total earnings and family size. To get the state credit, you must file a federal tax form, be eligible for the federal EITC and file a state income tax return.

• Download a copy of the EITC flyer.
• For more information about EITC, click here for 2012 Fact Sheet.
• Call 1-800-829-1040 for the federal EITC or 1-866-698-9065 for state EITC
• Visit the State of NJ EITC website 
• Visit the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program website.  The VITA Program offers free tax help to low-to-moderate income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns.

Verizon New Jersey’s Communications Lifeline provides discounted local telephone service for eligible low-income residents and seniors. Through Link Up America, eligible new Verizon customers receive a 50% discount on the initial phone connection charge, with the remaining 50% paid in 12 monthly installments. Together, these services provide an important community service helping to ensure that no New Jersey resident is without a phone.

For more information:

• Call 800-427-9977
• Visit the Verizon website 

EPP lets you pay the same amount each month for your gas and electric bills.

• Call 1-888-275-PSEG (7734)
• Visit www.pseg.com/epp

PSE&G’s Third-Party Notification Program will let you know when your older, ill or disabled loved one’s bill is late.

• Call PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734

Do you or a loved one use a respirator, dialysis machine or other type of life-sustaining equipment at home? If so, you can receive priority power restoration if the power goes out.

• Call PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734

There are easy ways to save energy that can make your home more comfortable and save you money.

• Call PSE&G’s Energy Conservation Center at 1-800-854-4444.