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Tag: EITC

The state of state EITCs: An overview and their implications for low- and moderate-income households

September 14, 2018November 17, 2021

The success of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) has prompted numerous states to develop and administer their own EITC programs. This brief presents the results of analyses that used data from a large sample of low- and moderate-income households to learn more about the relationship between state and federal EITCs as well as […]

Support for a tax-time savings policy: Interest in deferring tax refunds with matched incentives

September 8, 2016November 16, 2021

The Earned income tax credit (EITC) is regarded as one of the largest antipoverty policies in the United States. Unlike traditional cash benefits, the EITC is received as a lump sum tax refund. This research brief looks at new proposals from policymakers and advocates that seek to increase savings around tax time. These proposals could […]

Delaying Tax Refunds for Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit Claimants

September 5, 2016November 16, 2021

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 requires the IRS to delay tax refunds for taxpayers who claim an earned income tax credit or additional child tax credit on their returns until at least February 15. The delay could help the IRS better check claims for these credits. But this new requirement will […]

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