... of them children. L. 2000, c. 80, § 1(a); N.J.S.A. 54A:4-6(a). • The federal earned income tax credit has contributed ... New Jersey families. L. 2000, c. 80, § 1(b); N.J.S.A. 54A:4-6(b). • A New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit will ... public assistance. L. 2000, c. 80, § 1(c), (e); N.J.S.A. 54A:4-6(c), (e). Eligibility for New Jersey’s EITC program is ...