Families who struggle to stretch small paychecks far enough to cover a few children may be able to qualify for an extra-large income tax refund. And many could be shocked at how much extra cash we're ...

What is the Earned Income Tax Credit? The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a federal tax break for low- and moderate-income workers with or without children. Also known as the earned income credit ...

Workers who are paid low wages − and in many cases are trying to raise children on overstretched paychecks − can qualify for a financial boost by claiming the earned income tax credit on their tax ...