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Questions and Answers About the EITC

People often have questions about whether they can qualify for the EIC or CTC. This section provides the answers to many commonly asked questions, including questions about how the credits affect public benefits, college aid, eligibility for non-traditional families, military families and immigrants, as well as how to claim the credits for past tax years.

Public Benefits

Q & A: Public Benefits – New Rule

How to Claim Tax Credits for Back Years

Q&A: How to Claim Tax Credits for Back Years

Other Filing Questions

Q & A: Other Filing Questions

Social Security Number Requirements

Q & A: Social Security Number Requirements

Eligibility Rules for Immigrant Workers

Q & A: Eligibility Rules for Immigrant Workers

Non-Traditional Families

Q & A: Non-Traditional Families

College Financial Aid

Q & A: College Financial Aid

Military Personnel

Q & A: Military Personnel

Comparing the Eligibility Requirements for the EIC and the CTC

EIC & CTC Eligibility Comparison for Tax Year 2010

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  • EITC Awareness Day 2012

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  • 2012 Outreach Kit

    • Tax Credit Outreach Campaign Introduction
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    • Outreach Strategies
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  • Online Resources

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    • Questions and Answers About the EITC
    • Links to IRS Tax Forms and Information
    • More Facts About Tax Credits
    • Additional Tools for Promoting the Tax Credits
  • Useful Links

    • Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
    • Internal Revenue Service
    • National Community Tax Coalition
    • National EITC Outreach Partnership
    • The Brookings Institution

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