Working / Income Tax Credits
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Refundable — up to $8,231
Check on IRS.gov ↗Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
IRS · Refundable
A refundable federal tax credit for low- and moderate-income workers. Refundable means you can get it back as a refund even if you owe no federal tax.
- ✓Must have earned income (wages, salary, tips, or self-employment income)
- ✓Investment income must be $12,200 or less for the year
- ✓Valid Social Security number required for you and your spouse
- ✓31 states plus D.C. also offer a state-level EITC on top of the federal credit
Max CreditUp to $8,231 (3+ children) · $664 (no children)
Income RangeRoughly under $19,540 (single, no kids) up to about $68,675 (married filing jointly, 3+ kids)
How to ClaimClaim it when you file your federal tax return (Form 1040). No separate application.