A person who has filed for bankruptcy is entitled to the Earned Income Tax Credit. A bankruptcy court has recently ruled that the Earned Income Tax Credit is a type of public assistance for low-income families and is therefore exempt from the bankruptcy court. If you receive the EITC and are thinking of filing for bankruptcy, please consult with a bankruptcy attorney before filing.
For more information, look into In re Corbett, (Bankr. W.D. Mo 2013, case 13-60042), Federman, J.
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