To qualify, taxpayers must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they did not earn enough money to have a filing requirement.

Will you qualify for EITC this year?

Find out if you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit by answering questions and providing basic income information using the EITC Assistant. The Assistant also calculates the amount of EITC you may receive. The EITC Assistant is available in English and Spanish.

Basic Rules for the Earned Income Tax Credit

To qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit or EITC or simply called EIC, you must have earned income from employment, self-employment or another source and meet certain rules. In addition, you must either meet the additional rules for Workers without a Qualifying Child or have a child that meets all the Qualifying Child Rules for you. Find out more about the basic qualification rules for EITC here.

EITC Income Limits, Maximum Credit Amounts and Tax Law Updates

Special Rules

Special EITC rules for members of the military, ministers, members of the clergy, those receiving disability benefits and those impacted by disasters.

Childless Workers
EITC - it's not just for families with children. You do not have to have a child to qualify for EITC, however, you must meet certain rules. Find out more about claiming EITC if you do not have a qualifying child.

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