Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

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Program Description

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), sometimes called EIC, is a tax credit for workers with low to moderate income. Eligibility for the tax credit is based on various factors including family size, filing status and income. When EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit. The credit is subject to income limitations.

Program Requirements

To qualify for EITC you:

Must have a Social Security number that is valid for employment
Must have earned income from wages or running a business or a farm
May have some investment income
Generally must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien all year
Cannot file as married filing separately
Cannot be a qualifying child of another person
Cannot file Form 2555 or 2555-EZ (related to foreign earned income)

Application Process

To claim EITC you must file a tax return, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file.

If you have a qualifying child, you must file the Schedule EIC listing the children with either the Form 1040A or the Form 1040.
If you do not have a qualifying child, you can use the Form 1040EZ.

Contact Information

More detailed information on the EITC requirements is posted on the Do I Qualify for EITC? page.

Get answers to common questions at t the EITC Questions and Answers page.

Use the online EITC Assistant to help determine if you are eligible.

Federal Tax Assistance

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