Oregon ranks near the bottom when it comes to usage of the Earned Income Tax Credit, and a number of parties are trying to change that. The credit, which may give families up to $6,728 back when they file taxes, is a federal and state tax credit for people making less than $57,414 per year. Oregon Center for Public Policy director of policy research Janet Bauer says as of 2018, families in Oregon had left in the neighborhood of $84 million on the table by not taking the credit. She says some of the issue is awareness, but the complexity of filing taxes is another. CASH Oregon provides free or low-cost, in-person tax preparation services throughout Oregon. To see its locations, visit cashoregon.org. People can also dial 2-1-1 to find free tax return preparation sites.