The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Administrative and Compliance Challenges

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The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Administrative and Compliance Challenges

Published Apr 23, 2018Updated Oct 2, 2026

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HR 2029114th Congress
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Dec 18, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-113.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Administrative and Compliance Challenges

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