The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): An Overview
Description:
This report provides an overview of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), first discussing eligibility requirements for the credit, followed by how the credit is computed and paid. The report then provides data on the growth of the EITC since it was first enacted in 1975. Finally the report concludes with data on the EITC claimed on 2015 tax returns, examining EITC claims by number of qualifying children, income level, tax filing status, and location of residence.
Date:
April 18, 2018
Creator:
Falk, Gene & Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department