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R44057Domestic Social Policy
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): An Economic Analysis
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026
June 2, 2015
Summary
This report discusses the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which is a refundable tax credit available to eligible workers earning relatively low wages
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