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Question: Why is there a gap in eligibility for the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) if you are between ages 18-24?

I mean is it ridculuous to think that someone between the ages of 18-24 could have children and live a normal life? What can be done to change this tax code?
I mean is it ridculuous to think that someone between the ages of 18-24 could have children and live a normal life? What can be done to change this tax code?

Update: If you follow the guidelines for EITC eligibility in the 1040EZ instruction booklet, it says that the EITC cannot be taken unless I am 25 or older!
Does this conflict with other IRS literature?

FYI:
I am 23 years old. I had my first child and mortgage at the age of 19. As of now I am on my second child and second house and doing just fine.

Answer: The tax code can be changed by Congress voting to change it. This happens quite often. Contrary to one of the other answers, you must contact your FEDERAL, not state, representatives to request a change to the Internal Revenue Code.

Morgan phone poll: 60-40 to Coalition

The first poll of federal voting intention conducted since the carbon tax announcement finds the government’s carbon tax announcement bounce going in the wrong direction.

HMRC Tax codes, the importance of having the right one!

Question: Has there ever been an election void of promises to fix the tax code and end corruption?

Every year the same phony people promises to revamp the tax code, stop lobbyists, and focus on Social Security. Yet NOTHING EVER CHANGES!

Why do blind party loyalists fall for the same lines, every two and four years?

Answer: No, I think that people are finally beginning to wake up and see the truth. Both sides couldn't be more corrupt. If these people try to pull the wool over our eyes yet again, I foresee a 3rd party candidate being elected by a landslide in a few short years.

Mega-consignment sales

PROVIDENCE - Christine Wilford has held garage sales before in her backyard, with maybe 100 items, and if she was lucky she sold $15 worth of stuff.

Giuliani: How do you plan to simplify the tax code?