The Earned Income Tax Credit is one of the most important and helpful corners of tax law these days.

The Michigan State Capitol is awash in money, both federal and tax revenue. The take so far in Michigan tax revenue alone has blown by what was estimated, conservatively $2.8 billion.

Today’s Money Minute is about a too-often-ignored and under utilized tax credit for lower income earners. It could mean thousands of dollars in tax refunds -- but it’s complicated.