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The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) represents one of the strongest tools in the fight against poverty. The EITC is a refundable tax credit that is taken off of the taxes paid by low-income workers.  The EITC began in 1975 and continues today, having gained strength with each subsequent tax bill passed.
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is one of the strongest tools in the fight against poverty. The EITC is a refundable tax credit that is taken off of the taxes paid by low-income workers.  The EITC began in 1975 and continues today, having gained strength with each subsequent tax bill passed since its inception.

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The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is one of the strongest tools in the fight against poverty. The EITC is a refundable tax credit that is taken off of the taxes paid by low-income workers. The EITC began in 1975 and continues today, having gained strength with each subsequent tax bill passed since its inception.