Tax Policy Center

Fiscal Facts

August 7, 2023
The EITC primarily boosts the incomes of low-income working families with children. In 2020, nearly 80% of total EITC benefits went to tax filers with adjusted gross income under $30,000.
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The EITC primarily boosts the incomes of low-income working families with children. In 2020, nearly 80% of total EITC benefits went to tax filers with adjusted gross income under $30,000.