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This fact sheet includes basic information on the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit, as well as links to related tax forms.

This series of frequently asked questions on the Adoption Tax Credit includes new information for tax years beginning after December 31, 2011, basic information on eligibility and qualified adoption expenses, and tables for use in determining when the credit should be taken.

For nearly 60 years, Congress has recognized that the childcare expenses parents incur in order to earn income should be acknowledged in the tax code. This review provides an opportunity to strengthen and improve the CDCTC to reflect the needs of the increased number of mothers of young children in the labor force and the rising costs of child care.

This fact sheet provides background information on who can claim the CTC, the definition of a qualifying child, and necessary steps to claim the credit.

This fact sheet highlights how the EITC and CTC have proven to be powerful tools for reducing children's poverty and advancing their long-term well-being.

This toolkit provides the resources advocates and community leaders need to make sure families find out about state and federal tax credits for which they may be eligible.

This paper examines recent state tax policy proposals that will inevitably result in increased tax burdens on low-income families; considers the effect of federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits on parents who are court-ordered to pay child support; and calculates the impact of that policy on parents in four focus states.

In addition to linking to numerous tax forms, this information sheet covers questions such as:

• Can a survivor who is separated but not divorced claim the EIC?
• What if a survivor is unfamiliar with the tax filing process or has lost tax documents?
• Will claiming tax credits compromise a survivors privacy?

Helpful tips include: marketing tax programs together, letting people know in advance what services will be available at the VITA site, creating a setting that makes people feel comfortable applying for an array of benefits, and considering using a questionnaire to identify other benefits families would be interested in receiving.

This page from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities provides background information on the EITC, including who is eligible and work incentive features.