earned income tax credit
The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a tax benefit offered by the United States government to provide financial support to low-income working individuals and families. It is designed to reduce the amount of federal income tax owed and may even result in a refund, depending on the individual or family's income and number of qualifying children.
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