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Information, Beliefs, and Filing-Method Choice of Low-Income Taxpayers

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Francisca Alba, Michigan State University

Grant Type: doctoral

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Francisca Alba (Michigan State University) will explore why many EITC recipients in Michigan rely on costly, low-quality tax filing methods over a free, state-provided tax preparation program and test whether providing information about the program can shift their behavior. Co-funded with the Russell Sage Foundation. Additional support provided by the Washington Center for Equitable Growth.

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