About Us
Our Mission
The Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition is a program of Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc. which seeks to improve housing opportunities for all through education, counseling, and advocacy, advancing the prosperity of the community one household at a time.
The mission of the Coalition advances financial empowerment, asset development and community prosperity for low to moderate income families through quality volunteer tax return preparation, community partnerships, and strategies to improve savings.
We administer five tax preparation locations for the IRS through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in the metro area. The VITA program also provides credit advising for low-income families, and other asset-development opportunities through the Coalition’s 40 partners.
The mission of the Coalition advances financial empowerment, asset development and community prosperity for low to moderate income families through quality volunteer tax return preparation, community partnerships, and strategies to improve savings.
We administer five tax preparation locations for the IRS through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in the metro area. The VITA program also provides credit advising for low-income families, and other asset-development opportunities through the Coalition’s 40 partners.
our staff
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Ed Leahy, Director
Ed Leahy is the Director of the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. From 2001-2006, he was the Coordinator of the Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa-Nebraska from 2001-2006. Leahy brings over 35 years of experience working with immigrant communities to his work. First, as a Catholic religious and priest for 13 years, Leahy worked in Central America and immigrant communities in St. Louis, Chicago and Minneapolis. After leaving the ministry, Leahy worked for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as a child welfare specialist in the Latino Affairs Division. Leahy has an MA-M.Div from Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, MO. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and has extensive experience as a trainer and public speaker. Ed can be reached at 402-250-9781 or EDL@fhasinc.org |
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Ginny Powell, Assistant Director Ginny Powell is the Assistant Director of the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. She was a volunteer with the Coalition as a committee member and tax preparer prior to joining the team as a staff member. Powell, an Accredited Financial Counselor, is experienced in assisting individuals with tax preparation and is certified in Advanced Tax Law through the IRS. She coordinates volunteer training, grant writing, and volunteer management along with program development and taxpayer education. Powell has over 25 years’ experience working in the human services field, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, and has participated in management and leadership development courses. Ginny can be reached at 402-996-1653 or Ginnyp@fhasinc.org. |
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Jordan Gibbs, Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator Jordan Gibbs is the Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator at the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. She comes to the Coalition with a degree in Social Work, minor in criminal justice, and a history of customer service. She has worked with the Coalition since January 2021. Jordan is skillful in community outreach, advocacy, and policy and she is an Advanced Certified tax preparer through the IRS. She is a Nebraska native who is ready to help the community, utilizing her skills and love for serving others. Jordan can be reached at 402-804-8533 or Jordang@fhasinc.org |
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Tony Monico, Outreach Assistant
Tony Monico is the Outreach Assistant at the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. He comes to the Coalition with a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies, having an emphasis on Criminology and Criminal Justice. Prior to the Coalition, Tony worked as a pension administrator for a private firm, and was an Initial Assessment investigator for the State of Nebraska’s Child Protective Services. He joined the Coalition in July 2023. Tony has experience with advocacy and tax preparation, and has a passion for helping others. Tony strives to use his skills and experience to serve others. Tony can be reached at 816-832-5585 or amonico@fhasinc.org. Elizabeth Torres, Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Torres is the Administrative Assistant at the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. She comes to the Coalition with 7 years of project supervision in the restoration field and strong customer service skills with a commitment to providing high-quality service and developing customer relationships. Elizabeth is hoping to have an impact on the community by providing helpful resources to residents that will allow them to have a better quality of life. Elizabeth can be reached at 402-934-6750 or elizabetht@fhasinc.org |
our volunteers
We love our volunteers, they are the key to our program! Without them we would not be able to help as many people as we do. Interested in volunteering?
our supporters
Thank you to the many individuals who have donated to the mission of the Omaha EITC Coalition!
Thank you to our funders and partners who support our work in the community!
Thank you to our funders and partners who support our work in the community!
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How To file
Taxes are available by appointment only. Call 402-934-6750 to schedule an appointment. Tax360 SecureDrop, our safe online drop-off service, is also available to file your 2020-2022 tax returns!
Where's my refund?
Click on IRS, Nebraska, or Iowa to check the status of your tax returns and refunds. Have your SSN, filing status, and refund amount ready.
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interactive 1040
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Click the image to explore form 1040, learn a little, and have fun along the way!
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frequently asked questions
Do i qualify for assistance?
We are a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that offers free tax assistance to qualifying individuals. These qualifiers include:
- People who generally make less than $60,000 or less
- Persons with disabilities
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers
- Senior Citizens
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About Us
Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc., (FHAS) provides top-notch impact-oriented housing services to about 9,000 low-to-moderate income individuals annually, changing lives, revitalizing communities, and developing lifelong skills. |
FHAS Services
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