The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax break designed to help those with low to moderate incomes. Its especially ...

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps reduce poverty for working American families by providing a tax credit for qualified taxpayers. While the EITC has been around for 50 years, it’s still one of ...

Key Points ・If you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), your refund will be held until at least February 15, 2026 due to the PATH Act. ・Tax season isn't ...

The Earned Income Credit (EIC or EITC) is a rare WIN-WIN component of the Internal Revenue Code. Win #1 goes to the taxpayer in the form of a "refundable credit" (i.e., a reduction in taxes that is ...

Workers who are paid low wages — and in many cases are trying to raise children on overstretched paychecks — can qualify for a financial boost by claiming the earned income tax credit on their tax ...

In the same way states are building upon federal tax credits, localities should consider building on state tax credits.

For tax year 2026, the standard deduction will be $32,200 for married couples filing jointly. For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $16,100 ...

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) offers a refundable tax credit to low-income working individuals and families. Eligibility depends on income, filing status, and qualifying children, with various ...

Several federal tax changes take effect in 2026, including higher deductions, credits, and income thresholds. Here's how they ...

Fifty years since the federal earned income tax credit went into effect and a team of researchers from UConn and City ...

Americans on a low or middle income should be aware of a tax credit that could put thousands of dollars in their pockets. Tax season opened on January 27, meaning taxpayers can now file and pay their ...