07/10/2012
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"Congress established the EITC program to encourage and reward work. Obviously, since those in the United States who are undocumented are not legally allowed to work, it makes no sense to provide them ..."
"Current policy reflects this by requiring those claiming the EITC to provide a Social Security number for themselves, their spouse, and any children."
"Senator Wyden and I were almost ready to ask the committee to release the final report."
"But this is a problem you get into. The IRS's interpretation of the EITC eligibility requirements undermines congressional policy of not awarding those to workers illegally in the United States."