The Department of Treasury, the IRS, and dozens of other non-government partners are kicking off EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) Awareness Day to promote the refundable tax credit for low-wage workers and options for free tax preparation.
"Believe it or not, there are many taxpayers who are eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit, but fail to claim it simply because they are not informed," claimed U.S. Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral.
According to IRS data, over 22.4 million taxpayers received more than $43.7 billion from the EITC last year. However, they estimate that approximately one in four eligible taxpayers fail to claim the EITC.
"Ensuring that more eligible families receive their EITC is important this year, as it is every year. I encourage people all across America to check to see if you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit," said Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr.
