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FlagofFreedom Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

traditional means tested benefits

traditional means tested benefits = traditional method tested benefits?
What does "tested benefits" mean?

Context:

Similarly, the EITC rewards marriage among some and penalizes it among others. In
contrast, traditional means tested benefits usually create unambiguous work
disincentives and marriage penalties.
  

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I think it may be easier to understand as ' traditional means-tested benefits ' -- traditional benefits which are applied to those whose means (financial resources) or lack thereof have been tested (confirmed). Tax credits are generally applied to all eligible taxpayers, irrespective of whether they actually need the credit. That's how I read it anyway, FF.

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  • I think it may be easier to understand as ' traditional means-tested benefits ' -- traditional benefits which are applied to those whose means (financial resources) or lack thereof have been tested (confirmed).
  • Tax credits are generally applied to all eligible taxpayers, irrespective of whether they actually need the credit.
  • That's how I read it anyway, FF.
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I think it may be easier to understand as 'traditional means-tested benefits' -- traditional benefits which are applied to those whose means (financial resources) or lack thereof have been tested (confirmed). Tax credits are generally applied to all eligible taxpayers, irrespective of whether they actually need the credit.

That's how I read it anyway, FF.
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means-test

An analysis of your income to see if you are eligible for a benefit.
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