State Earned Income Tax Credit

State Earned Income Tax Credit

Earned income tax credits (EITCs) are government benefits for low-income workers and their families. In addition to the federal EITC, some states offer EITCs as well. States that offer EITCs make their own determinations regarding credit eligibility, credit value, and refundability. However, states often model their credits after the federal credit, particularly with respect to their eligibility and credit value.

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2023 Roadmap Profile: State Earned Income Tax Credit

Research finds that the state EITC is the most effective anti-poverty policy for children in the US when compared to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and state child tax credits.

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Evidence Review: State Earned Income Tax Credit

A refundable state earned income tax credit (EITC) of at least 10 percent of the federal credit promotes healthier and more equitable birth outcomes, increases parents’ workforce participation, and improves household economic security.

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Implementing a Refundable State Earned Income Tax Credit in South Carolina: A Benefit-Cost Analysis

Our analysis demonstrates that the annual public benefits of the elective refundable state EITC program would outweigh its costs.

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