The Shutdown Could Delay Tax Refunds for People Who Really Need It
“Families rely on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for a vital infusion of cash after the holiday season. More than 25 million low- and moderate-income tax filers claimed the EITC last year—a total of 18 percent of all tax returns. In 2018, these tax filers saw an average return of $2,488—which helps to explain why households claiming the EITC (or the refundable Child Tax Credit) are among the earliest households to file their taxes every year.”