An Act improving the earned income credit for working families

This bill expands Massachusetts' earned income credit to help working families by aligning state rules more closely with federal eligibility standards. It allows individuals who would qualify for the federal credit but are currently excluded due to age or domestic abuse restrictions to receive the state benefit. Additionally, the law clarifies that married couples living apart due to domestic violence can file separately to claim the credit. To ensure more people know about this assistance, the bill requires employers to post multilingual notices about the credit and mandates that state agencies inform recipients of unemployment, food assistance, and health insurance benefits about their eligibility. These changes take effect on January 1, 2024.