Californians Facing April 15th Tax Filing Deadline Encouraged to Make a Charitable...

Californians Facing April 15th Tax Filing Deadline Encouraged to Make a
Charitable Contribution on State Tax Form

Tax check-off program is a simple way to make a big difference

LOS ANGELES, April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- As Californians face the annual April
15th tax filing deadline, it is important for taxpayers to remember how simple
it can be to make a contribution to one or more worthwhile causes while
completing their state tax return. California is one of 41 states that allow
taxpayers to make a voluntary, tax-deductible contribution in the
"Contributions" section of their state tax return. Since 1984, California's
tax check-off program (Checkoff California) has raised $85 million and
provided critical funding to a diverse range of public health, social service,
and environmental protection programs.

"Our Golden State is home to countless generous people dedicated to making a
difference," stated California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in his message
for Checkoff California Month. "I encourage everyone filing their California
tax return to continue this proud legacy of giving back by checking off
certain boxes to fund some important causes."

The fifteen funds participating in California's tax check-off program are:
Alzheimer's Disease/Related Disorders Fund, California Breast Cancer Research
Fund, California Firefighters' Memorial Fund, California Military Family
Relief Fund, California Fund for Senior Citizens, California Peace Officers'
Memorial Fund, California Sea Otter Fund, California Seniors Special Fund,
California State Children's Trust Fund, Rare and Endangered Species
Prevention, Emergency Food Assistance Program, California Ovarian Cancer
Research Fund, Municipal Shelter Spay-Neuter Fund, California Cancer Research
Fund, and ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease Research Fund.

The annual Checkoff California media campaign, now in its third year, reaches
out to taxpayers and tax preparers to deliver the message that, regardless of
income, everyone can help. Media partners include the Northern California
Broadcasters Association, Southern California Broadcasters Association, and
the San Diego Radio Broadcasters Association. Corporate sponsorship of
Checkoff California is provided for the third consecutive year by Jackson
Hewitt Tax Service, an industry leader providing full service individual,
federal, and state income tax preparation nationwide, with more than 300
locations throughout California.

For more information, please visit www.checkoffcalifornia.org

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SOURCE Checkoff California

Robert Berger of Checkoff California, +1-310-422-9102,
rberger@healthiersolutions.com