Maximizing the Earned Income Tax Credit in Your Community: A Toolkit for Municipal Leaders

This toolkit on the Earned Income Tax Credit was developed by the Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Institute) at the National League of Cities in 2004, and has since been updated with the latest information on the EITC. The toolkit includes information to help support municipal leaders in maximizing the potential of the EITC in their localities. Specifically based on research and best practices, NLC’s YEF Institute provides ideas for action, examples from cities, advice for local elected officials, and timelines and materials for EITC campaign activities, as well as other issues relating to youth, education and families.