Earned Income Tax Credit: A Guide for Working Families
Understand basic EITC eligibility and what records to prepare before filing.
What is the EITC?
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a refundable federal credit for eligible workers with qualifying income. Some eligible people without children may qualify too.
What affects eligibility?
Earned income, adjusted gross income, filing status, investment income, age, qualifying children, and other rules may matter. The amounts and thresholds change by tax year.
Prepare your documentation
Collect W-2s, self-employment records, and accurate information about each qualifying child’s residency and relationship. Tax preparers may ask additional due-diligence questions.
Avoid common mistakes
Do not claim a child solely because you provided support or because someone agreed you could. The IRS qualifying-child rules must be satisfied. Review current-year guidance at IRS.gov.
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General educational information only; not individualized tax advice. Rules and amounts can change by tax year. Confirm current guidance at IRS.gov or with a qualified tax professional.