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It’s easier than ever to find out
if you qualify for EITC

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) sometimes called the Earned Income Credit (EIC), is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. Congress originally approved the tax credit legislation in 1975 in part to offset the burden of social security taxes and to provide an incentive to work. When the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit.

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

The EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), food stamps, low-income housing or most Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payments.

Will you qualify for EITC this year?

Find out if you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) by answering some questions and providing basic income information using the
EITC Assistant. Available in English and Spanish.

Tax Year 2007
Earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than:

$37,783 ($39,783 married filing jointly) with two or more qualifying children;
$33,241 ($35,241 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child;
$12,590 ($14,590 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children.

Tax Year 2007 maximum credit:

$4,716 with two or more qualifying children;
$2,853 with one qualifying child;
$428 with no qualifying children.

Investment income must be $2,900 or less for the year.

The maximum Advance Earned Income Tax Credit (AEITC) for TY 2007 the employer is allowed to provide throughout the year with the employee's pay is $1,712.

It’s easier than ever to find out if you qualify for EITC

Will you qualify for EITC this year?

Tax Year 2007 Earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than:

It’s easier than ever to find out
if you qualify for EITC

Tax Year 2007
Earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than: