INCOME TAX CHECK-OFF PROGRAM MAKES DONATIONS TO ALABAMA 4-H EASY

It’s that time of year again when taxpayers across Alabama are compiling their receipts and documents in preparation for tax filing season. Alabama 4-H is also preparing, making sure residents are aware they can help youngsters across the state by simply earmarking a portion of their state tax refund for 4-H.

Alabama 4-H, the largest youth development organization in the state with nearly 180,000 participants, is part of the state of Alabama’s Income Tax Check-Off program. For Alabamians filing state 40 forms, the Alabama 4-H contribution line is 31K.

This is the second year Alabama 4-H has participated in the state of Alabama program, and 100 percent of the money donated is spent on programs for Alabama’s youngsters, said Jack Odle, chair of the Alabama 4-H Club Foundation, Inc. (Story)

Following are three soundbites with Dr. Beth Lawrence, who coordinates Alabama 4-H's development efforts.

Soundbite 1: She discusses where on the tax form taxpayers can designate a portion or all of their refund for Alabama 4-H. 18 secs Download file

Soundbite 2: Explains what the money will be used for. 20 secs Download file

Soundbite 3: Encourages people to support Alabama 4-H. 10 secs Download file

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