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June 18, 2013
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Taxes for Low-Income Households (EITC)
The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a refundable credit based on taxpayers' earnings and number of children. Because the credit is refundable, taxpayers who qualify for the EITC receive a payment if the credit exceeds the rest of their tax liability.
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