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The E.I.T.C. provides a tax refund of up to $6,100 for people who work for low wages. |
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Families earning less than $12,000 with no children may receive up to $555 |
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Families earning less than $32,000 with one child may receive up to $3,708 |
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Families earning less than $36,000 with two or more children may receive up to $6,122 |
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If you worked at all in 2006 (even if you're unemployed now) you may be eligible for the E.I.T.C. — no matter how little you earned. |
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You do not have to be a US citizen to claim the E.I.T.C., but everybody in your household must have a social security number.
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You can get up to 50 percent of your tax refund throughout the year in your paycheck if you have one or more children. You get the remaining amount when you file your taxes. ASK YOUR EMPLOYER HOW TO CLAIM THE ADVANCE E.I.T.C.
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YES! There's a site near you, operating on a first-come, first-serve basis, from mid-January through April 17. Check out our listing of free tax filing sites.
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ASK YOUR TAX PREPARER IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THE E.I.T.C. AND CHILD TAX CREDITS. |
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Commercial tax preparers may offer to get your refund immediately, but charge you a high fee for a rapid anticipation loan. Be sure to bring your bank account information so you can receive your federal refund in less than two weeks for free.
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