Earned Income Tax Credit
Tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), provide eligible families with credits that can help them pay off debt and start saving. The EITC is a federal tax credit for individuals and families who work and have earned income under $43,279 (married filing jointly is $48,279). In 2009, individuals and families could receive as much as $5,657!
Green Mountain United Way is partnering with the United Ways of Vermont and the IRS to promote the EITC to ensure Vermonters are receiving the credits for which they are eligible.