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Get up to $4,824* with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a special benefit for working people!

Who's eligible for the EITC? Single or married people who worked full or part-time at some point in 2008 can qualify for the EITC, depending on their income:

• Workers who were not raising children in their home, were between ages 25 and 64 on Dec. 31, 2008, and had income below $12,880 (or $15,880 for married workers) in 2008 can get an EITC up to $438.
  

• Workers who were raising one child in their home and had income of less than $33,995 (or $36,995 for married workers) in 2008 can get an EITC of up to $2,917.
  

• Workers who were raising more than one child in their home and had income of less than $38,646 (or $41,646 for married workers) in 2008 can get an EITC of up to $4,824.
  

*Tax credit will vary upon income, number of qualifying children, and/or other legal requirements. For more information, please consult with your tax counselor or log onto www.irs.gov.

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