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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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Earned Income and Child Tax Credits - January 2008 Baseline

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January 1, 2008

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Earned Income and Child Tax Credits - March 2007 Baseline

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March 1, 2007

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Earned Income and Child Tax Credits - January 2007 Baseline

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January 1, 2007

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