A state tax credit designed to support workers with low to moderate incomes.
Refundable credit amount is between $324 and $4023, or 50% of the Federal EITC you qualify for.
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File a tax return to learn how much money you qualify for and to get your payment.
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Coloradans can get up to 50% of the amount they receive from the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for the 2025 tax year (taxes filed in 2026).
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You need to earn some income to get the COEITC. Even if you do not make a lot of money or do not owe income taxes, you can still file a tax return to receive this credit. Coloradans who get the federal EITC can also claim the COEITC.
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No. Colorado residents who do not have a social security number (SSN) can use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) when filing their state taxes to get the COEITC.