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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for Head Start Programs
 

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax benefit for low-income families. Program staff may find this information useful in educating families on EITC. Many Head Start families may be eligible for a tax refund up to $4,824.

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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for Head Start Programs

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax benefit for people who work, but don’t earn much money. If you qualify, the EITC will reduce your taxes and could give you back up to $4,824 when you file your federal tax return. Even if you don't owe income tax, you can get a refund through the EITC.

Tax Credit Outreach Kit for 2009 - http://www.cbpp.org/eic2009/.

Ten Ways Early Childhood Programs Can Promote The Earned Income Credit and the Child Tax Credit - http://www.cbpp.org/eic2007/10waysEarlychildhood.pdf [PDF, 20KB].

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for Head Start Programs. HHS/ACF/OHS. 2009. English.