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Earned Income Tax Credit - How It Works & Who Receives It Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
September 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43805) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "The Earned Income Tax Credit: How It Works and Who Receives It" by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.

Here are excerpts:

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SUMMARY

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit that boosts the incomes of eligible low-income workers, especially those with children. Becaus . . .

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