IBEW/ Verizon

New England Work and Family Committee

Teen School Vacation Program

Taxable Reimbursement Program

 

 

 

 

                                       

 

 

 

                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IBEW/ Verizon

New England Work and Family Committee

 Teen School Vacation Program

Taxable Reimbursement Program

Ages 13-15

 

The New England Work and Family Committee understand the difficulties families face when school is out for vacation. We want to ease your financial obligation during school  vacations and reimburse for school vacation weeks.      

 

The Teen School Vacation Program is for February April and December school vacations. This program is to enrich your teen child/ren (ages 13-15).  The New England Work and Family Committee will reimburse up to $200.00 per week up to 3 weeks annually for school vacations.  We will reimburse for day or overnight activity/ programs.  The monies you are reimbursed are taxable.

 

     

Eligibility Requirements

 

·               You must be a member of IBEW, management or non-bargained from MA, RI, VT, NH or ME.

·               CWA , IBEW 2213, VIS and Idearc  employees are not eligible for this program

·               You must have a total household income less than $125,000 for year 2006 for December 07 submission.

·               You must have a total household income less than $125,000 for year 2006 for February 08 and March 08submission.

·               You must have a total household income less than $125,000 for year 2007 for April 08 and December 08 submission

·               The program is for your dependents  ages 13-15 listed on your tax return

·               You must have incurred activities/ program expenses during school vacation weeks.

·               Program contingent on contract negotiations

 

 

Program Eligibility

 

Activities/ Program provider must be a day camp program that has a tax identification number. 

Some activity/programs that are included  are:  academic, adventure , arts , sports activities/ programs and YMCA, 4H or Boys/Girls Club or recreational sponsored programs .

 

 

How do I apply?

 

You can obtain an application by going to www.verizon.com/life and click on union member resources, select New England Work and Family. You can call 617-743-6310 or call your union representative.   

·               Complete the application in full  (one application per dependent)

·               Have activity/ program director/ administrative office sign the application after the activity/ program, week is completed.

·               Signatures must be original.

·               Attach receipts or canceled checks to the application 

·               Send your 2006/2007 1040 federal tax return (dependents name must be on your tax return)

·               If your child’s is name is not on your tax return because of a recent adoption, please attach documentation.

·               Send 2006/2007 employee W2 (must be a Verizon employee). 

·               You submit the application after the activity/ program  has been attended

 

 

How much am I reimbursed?

 

You may be reimbursed up to $200 per week for February/March and April December school vacation weeks.

 

Complete the application and return along with your 2006 federal tax return and W2 for December 07 and February 08 submission. Send your 2007 federal tax return, W2 for March- December 08 submission along with receipts for the activity/ program. The application must be received no later than:

 

For December 07 by January, 11, 2008 

For February 08 vacation by March 14, 2008

For March 08 or April 08 by May 9, 2008

December 08 by January 09, 2009

 

Your reimbursement will be included your paycheck the last Thursday of the month.

 

If you need help locating a program you can call VZ-LIFE at 1800-845-0632.

 

This is a taxable Teen School Vacation Reimbursement Program

 

IBEW/Verizon New England Work and Family Committee

Teen  School Vacation Program

Taxable Reimbursement Program ages 13-15

 

Complete ALL information. Your application WILL BE RETURNED if any information is missing. Please print clearly or type.

Employee Name                                                          

Social Security Number

 

Home Address

 

City State Zip Code

 

Home Phone

 

Work Address

 

City       

                                                                                             State                                                Zip Code

Work Phone     

 

Cell phone      

                                                                                      Email

IBEW                                                                    Management                                                     Non Bargained

 What union local                       

1) Dependent Full Name                      DOB                                             Age

 

 

Provider/Program  Full Name

 

Tax ID Number

 

Provider’s Address

 

Provider’s Phone Number

 

Indicitate date attended, and cost of activity  next each week

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Providers/Director/Administrative office Signature

You MUST attach a copy of your 1040 and W2 for year 2006 if submitting for December 07 and February 2008.  Attach 2007 tax return and W2 if submitting for March, April and December 08 and submit receipts and/or cancelled checks before sending. Only applications returned with canceled checks or receipts will be paid.

 

Employee Authorization:

 

I,(Print Name) ________________________________________ am requesting reimbursement for the expenses listed above. I have read the criteria of the Teen School Vacation Activity/ Program and agree to abide by them and my signature signifies I abided by the criteria. I certify that all the information I have provided on this form and in the attachments is accurate.

Employee Signature

 

Send this form and attachments to:

Verizon/ IBEW

Attn:  New England Work & Family Committee

15 Chestnut St floor 3

Worcester, MA 01609