Improve EITC to help the poor

For U.S. workers, the tax system acts as an important equalizer. If you earn enough, you pay your share. But if you earn very little, the government gives you money to help make ends meet. The latter feature, known as the Earned Income Tax Credit, has proven extremely effective at reducing poverty while encouraging people

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