American Inequality

American Inequality

Tax Filing and Inequality

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is America's most successful poverty alleviation program, but too few families actually claim this benefit. Happy Tax Day.

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Jeremy Ney
Apr 15, 2021
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I volunteer to help low-income families file their taxes and so I’ve met some interesting people along the way. I remember working through finances with one mother last year.

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