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The Earned Income Credit (EIC) i government benefit for orking families with children.
Both married and single parents can get th EIC.
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To get the EIC. you must be able to an wer"y "to both of folio·
CJ I (or my husband or wife) wo eel part or full time at some point in 1993.
o My family's income was less than S23,OSO in 1993.
You must also be able to answer "yes" to at least OM of
two statements:
CJ A child who is my son. daughter, adopted child, stepchild, or grandchild lived with me
for more than six months in 1993.
Cl A child who is my nephew or niece, friend or neighbor's child, or a foster child lived
with me for all 12 months in 1993.
In either case, the child must be under age 19. a full-time student who is under 24. or totally
disabled and any age.
Howd
th EIC work?
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The EIC is a tax benefit If you owe federal income tax, the EIe will reduce the amount you
owe.
If you don't owe federal income tax, the government will send you check in the amount of
your EI� benefit In other words, you can get the EIC even if you didn't earn enough to' owe
federal income tax.
You can still get the EIC even if your employer did not take income tax out of your pay.
If you get th EIC, will your welfare benefits be low red?
In most cases, no.
If you live in public housing, or if you get help from the government to pay your. rent, don't
worry. Getting the EIC will not cause your rent to go up.
If you get AFDC, food stamps, SS!, or Medicaid, don't worry. Getting the EIC willnot cause
your benefits to be lowered. .
How do you pply for the EIC?
To get the EIC, you must do two things:
File a federal income tax return - Form 1040A or 1040. Do not use Form 1040EZ.
Fill out a tax fonn called "Schedule EIC." Attach this form to your income tax return ..
Wh ra can you
your tax form filled out free?
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There is a program to help you fill out your tax forms for free. It· is called VITA .
VITA clinics are open from late January through April IS: To find the :verA clinic closest to
you, ask an IRS operator at 1-800-829·1040. But be prepared: tbe'Une is often busy.
What if you
tax
min Ion tI ?
1
If you haven't filed tax return recently and wonder what will happea if you tile now, it's
okay to ask the IRS. You dont have to give your name! Call them at 1-800-829-1040.
You might find that because of the EIC..the IRS owes you money.
You can call an IRS operator. Call 1-800-829-1040 on weekdays, during business hours. But
remember. the line is often busy.
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