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NCT06146621 | RECRUITING | Mental Health Issue

Targeting Access and Knowledge of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Utilization and Policies
Sponsor:

Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Rita Hamad

Brief Summary:

The earned income tax credit (EITC) is the largest United States poverty alleviation program, providing up to $6,600 for working families as a tax refund. Prior studies have shown the EITC's benefits for social outcomes and health. Effects are even more significant for single mothers and Black women. Despite these known benefits, 20%-33% of eligible individuals do not receive benefits, leaving $7 billion unclaimed annually. The Targeting Access and Knowledge of EITC Utilization and Policies (TAKE-UP) Study is a pilot randomized controlled trial that will develop and test the feasibility of several culturally tailored, scalable interventions to increase the take-up of the EITC among participants in the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Condition or disease

Mental Health Issue

Food Security

Well-being

Intervention/treatment

Low-touch text messaging

Personal tax filing support

Information about free tax-filing support

Financial assistance

Phase

NA

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 200 participants
Masking : NONE
Primary Purpose : OTHER
Official Title : Targeting Access and Knowledge of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Utilization and Policies
Actual Study Start Date : 2024-03-01
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2025-12-31
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2026-12-31

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 64 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: FEMALE
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: 1
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • * Enrolled in Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • * Eligible for but did not receive the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) in the prior tax year
  • * At least one dependent under 18 years
  • * Having earned income (including income of spouse, if applicable) for the current tax year within EITC eligibility thresholds based on marital status and number of dependents
  • * English or Spanish-speaking
  • * Living in California and not planning to move within the next year
  • * Immigration status compatible with EITC eligibility
  • * Access to a phone that receives text messages
  • * Willing to share relevant fields from tax forms if filing taxes (e.g., adjusted gross income)
  • * Willing to be randomized.
Targeting Access and Knowledge of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Utilization and Policies

Location Details

NCT06146621

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Locations

RECRUITING

United States, California

California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Sacramento, California, United States, 95834