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The income credit was originally enacted in 1975, and over the years it has grown to be one of the principal antipoverty programs in the federal budget. The credit is a refundable income tax credit for low-income working taxpayers. Three separate schedules apply, depending on how many qualifying children the taxpayer has. This entry defines the credit, provides its history, and analyzes its effects.