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Tax season is upon us, and the country's largest antipoverty program, the earned income tax credit, or EITC, will push billions of dollars into low-income working households in the form of tax returns. It's the biggest financial windfall of the year for many Americans, a chance to pay off debt, get a new transmission, replace the water heater, replace a dishwasher or TV or maybe even start a savings account. But, for most families, it will just mean catching up on bills.
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