The Purpose of the Earned Income Tax Credit Program (EITC)

question 74

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the Earned Income Tax Credit Program (EITC) is to

• A) provide rebates of Social Security taxes to low-income workers.
• B) encourage low- and moderate-income workers to take second jobs to increase their income.
• C) provide in-kind services such as food stamps and public housing to those individuals who have poor credit.
• D) give tax credits to low-income individuals who do volunteer work in their communities.

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