State EITC Programs Provide Important Relief to Families in Need

Many States offer low- and moderate-income families an additional Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) in addition to the Federal EITC. In this brief from the University of New Hampshire Carsey School of Public Policy, the effect of these additional benefits on families in need is explored. Findings show that State EITC benefits help families out of poverty, and children benefit the most from these economic gains.