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Earned Income Tax Credit

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit that gives people who earn lower incomes money back. Many people who earn lower incomes that do not file their taxes miss out on this credit, so it is important to file a tax return to get the money you may be eligible for.

  • File a tax return to learn how much money you qualify for and to get your payment.

  • You can get up to $6,935 in Earned Income Tax Credit. The amount you get depends on your income, filing status (such as if you file as single, married, or head of household), and how many dependent children you have. For example:

    • People with no children can receive up to $560 in EITC payment

    • People with one eligible child can receive up to $3,733 in EITC payment

    • People with two eligible children can receive up to $6,164 in EITC payment

    • People with three eligible children can receive up to $6,935 in EITC payment

    People who earn low to moderate incomes usually qualify for some amount of EITC cash back if they have qualifying children. You can estimate how much you might receive by viewing the IRS’s EITC Tables for Tax Year 2022.

  • You need to earn some income to get the Earned Income Tax Credit. Even if you do not make a lot of money or do not owe income taxes, you should still file a tax return to receive this credit.

  • Yes. You will need a social security number (SSN) to receive EITC. If you are married and filing jointly, your spouse will need a SSN too. Each child claimed on your tax return also will need a SSN.