Tax Policy Center

Fiscal Facts

October 17, 2022
The EITC supports low- and moderate-income working families. It also provides modest benefits for workers without qualifying children. In 2019, over 80% of total EITC benefits went to tax filers with incomes under $30,000.
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The EITC supports low- and moderate-income working families. It also provides modest benefits for workers without qualifying children. In 2019, over 80% of total EITC benefits went to tax filers with incomes under $30,000.