Reducing Poverty and Promoting Work: The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit

Feb 12, 2013

By MBPC Staff

The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) help low-income, working parents make ends meet. In fact, only parents who are currently employed are eligible for the credits. They are incredibly effective at promoting work and preventing poverty for families across the state. >> Read MBPC's full issue brief here.