HRES 88119th CongressIn Committee

Supporting the designation of January 31, 2025, as "Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day".

Introduced: Jan 31, 2025

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H. Res. 88 is a non-binding resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that designates January 31, 2025 as “Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day.” It recognizes the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) as a refundable federal tax credit available to low- and moderate-income working people and highlights its role in supporting work and reducing poverty. The resolution notes that about 20% of eligible workers do not claim the EITC and urges federal, state, and local agencies, along with nonprofits, employers, and other partners, to increase awareness about EITC and other refundable credits and to promote free tax filing assistance. As a resolution, it expresses support and calls for outreach rather than creating new laws or funding.

Key Points

1Designates January 31, 2025 as “Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day.”
2Affirms that the EITC is a refundable federal tax credit for low- and moderate-income working individuals and families, and cites its role in strengthening work incentives and reducing poverty.
3Cites that EITC has lifted approximately 8 million people out of poverty per year from 2017 to 2021 and that the credit benefits local economies.
4Highlights that about 20% of eligible workers do not claim the EITC.
5Calls on federal, state, and local agencies, community and nonprofit organizations, employers, and other partners to raise awareness about EITC and other refundable credits and to provide access to free tax filing assistance.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Low- and moderate-income workers and their families who may be eligible for the EITC.Secondary group/area affected: Tax preparation providers, community organizations, employers, and government agencies involved in tax outreach and filing assistance; local economies that benefit from EITC-related spending.Additional impacts: Could improve uptake of EITC and other credits through outreach, potentially reducing poverty and increasing consumer spending; no new programs or funding are created, since this is a symbolic, non-binding resolution.

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