If you are a working parent or using child care, you may be eligible for special tax benefits.   The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), sometimes called the Earned Income Credit (EIC), is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. When the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit.   The EITC Eligibility Checklist on the last page of IRS' Publication 596, Earned Income Credit, may be used to quickly determine eligibility for the credit. Call your local Child Care Resource and Referral Organization for help taking advantage of the EITC.

The Child Care Credit may help offset the cost of child care. Call your local Child Care Resource and Referral Organization to take advantage of the Child Care Credit.

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