<p>EITC Is Effective but Flawed Policy, Tax Foundation Says</p>

EITC Is Effective but Flawed Policy, Tax Foundation Says

Tax Foundation

In a May report, the Tax Foundation provided an overview of the earned income tax credit, finding that the credit successfully reaches low-income individuals, reduces poverty, and in some instances encourages workforce participation, and listed reform options to resolve issues such as complicated eligibility rules, high error rates, and a marriage penalty.  

<p>In a May report, the Tax Foundation provided an overview of the earned income tax credit, finding that the credit successfully reaches low-income individuals, reduces poverty, and in some instances encourages workforce participation, and listed reform options to resolve issues such as complicated eligibility rules, high error rates, and a marriage penalty.  </p>