The earned income tax credit (or EITC):
A. reduces the sales tax paid by low-income workers.
B. provides tax credits to firms who hire low-income workers.
C. gives low-income workers credits on their federal income taxes.
D. reduces the tax rate on investment income.
Answer: C
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