Rural Latino families in California are missing earned income tax benefits
When properly accessed, the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can boost a family's yearly income by more than $4,000. A study in Kern and Madera counties indicated that many, perhaps most, qualified low-income Latino families living in rural California communiti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
2004-01-01
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| Series: | California Agriculture |
| Online Access: | http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.v058n01p24 |
| Summary: | When properly accessed, the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can boost a family's
yearly income by more than $4,000. A study in Kern and Madera counties indicated that
many, perhaps most, qualified low-income Latino families living in rural California
communities may not be receiving the EITC. About 80% to 86% of eligible households
nationwide receive the EITC, compared with about 36% of eligible California families
in the study. The primary reason appears to be lack of accurate information and limited
access to tax-preparation assistance. UC Cooperative Extension advisors and staff
are well situated to provide information about the EITC. |
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| ISSN: | 0008-0845 2160-8091 |