The Internal Revenue Service of the federal government administers the Earned Income Credit also called the Earned Income Tax Credit. This benefit gives money called a "refund" even where no money was paid to the government. The money is available to certain eligible citizens. Generally the individual must have only a small income (under $35,458.), be unmarried and be under 65 years of age. Many prisoners may be eligible. The individual files forms with the government to receive a small rebate. The payment from the government may amount to $200 or so. Prisoners and/or their loved ones may want to get the government booklet Earned Income Credit (EIC) from the IRS. The IRS may be contacted online at www.irs.gov. Materials and information are available by snail-mail from: Eastern Area Distribution Center Box 85074 Richmond, VA 23261-5074 or by telephone at: 1-877-777-4778. Rebecca's Bargain Antiques Collectible Vintage Photos Fine Prints - Old Maps Sheet Music - Old Books Elegant Antiques and Collectibles "But the cat came back the very next day - The cat came back, they thought he was a goner" Harry S. Miller, 1893 You are welcome to use or republish any of our material. Please give www.prisoners.com credit as the source. Return to the New And Interesting Additions Menu Return to the Family and Visiting Menu Return to the Resources Menu Return to the Main Menu Go to our site's Search Engine Send us Your Comments or Input.