Welcome to FreeRepublic.
How do you give a tax break to someone who doesn’t pay taxes?
Exactly my sentiments. My college age kids who work menial jobs will be getting ‘rebate’ checks from the benevolent gov’t, while I, who am paying for their college, will not see a penny, because my wife and I have the misfortune of making too much. This’rebate’ is just yet another example of the redistribution of wealth from those hard working, smart, or fortunate enough to do well in this country to those who are too lazy, not bright enough, or just unlucky in some way.
It's known as Earned Income Credit. I work with people who get 5 or 6 thousand "back" and haven't paid in a penny.
Carolyn