Families who live on low to moderate incomes may qualify for the earned income tax credit, which advocates say can offer relief for everyday bills.

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 ...