Poverty rates of taxpayers receiving the EITC or CTC, by tax filing status and number of qualifying children
| Filing status | Qualifying children | Before-tax income | After-tax income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 0 | 78.4% | 87.1% |
| Head of household | 1 | 24.1 | 18.6 |
| Head of household | 2 | 38 | 22.9 |
| Married | 0 | 55.6 | 59.2 |
| Married | 1 | 6.1 | 5.1 |
| Married | 2 | 9.6 | 6.8 |
| Married | 3 | 15.8 | 13.6 |
Note: State taxes and income from means-tested public assistance are not included in the analysis.
Source: Authors’ analysis of IRS (2008)