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What Is Advanced Earned Income Credit? Definition, Examples & Guide
Learn what the Advanced Earned Income Credit (AEIC) was—a discontinued IRS program (ended 2011) that allowed low-income workers to receive estimated EITC in paychecks throughout the year instead of waiting for tax refunds. Understand why it ended, how current EITC works (one annual refund up to $7,830 for families with 3+ children), and modern alternatives like on-demand pay.