[NohSpinZone]

While 79 percent of women said the tax refund was crucial to their financial health, 71 percent of men also held the same view.

Nothing symbolizes the slave/master mentality that too many Americans have toward government than this reliance on this "refund". Dummies, that's your money your government overlords are giving back to you at no interest to them. If you learn to manage your finances better throughout the year, you don't need to rely on this refund like every year like a baby bird with its maw agape waiting impatiently for the next worm.

[Ex-Con777]

It’s not always “your” money being given back. Many times it’s “my” money too.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is an income redistribution scheme.

-Nationwide during 2022, 31 million eligible workers and families received about $64 billion in EITC

-The average amount of EITC received nationwide was about $2,0431

While a compassionate thought, the EITC just creates a new bunch of gimmedats.

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