This resolution expresses support for designating January 31, 2025, as "Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day" . It recognizes the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) as a vital refundable federal tax credit that benefits low- and moderate-income working families and individuals, strengthening the rewards of work. The resolution notes that the EITC has lifted approximately 8,000,000 people out of poverty annually between 2017 and 2021, while also providing substantial economic benefits to local economies. The resolution calls upon Federal, State, and local agencies, alongside community organizations, nonprofit organizations, employers, and other partners, to actively increase awareness. This effort aims to ensure that all eligible workers have access to the full range of available tax credit benefits, including: the Earned Income Tax Credit other refundable tax credits free tax filing assistance , thereby addressing the estimated 20 percent of eligible workers who currently do not claim these valuable benefits.