Credits can help reduce your taxes or increase your refund.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low- to moderate-income workers and families.
- Use the EITC Assistant to determine if you qualify
 - Find qualifying child rules
 - Find your maximum credit
 - Know how to claim it
 - Know when to expect your refund
 
Child Tax Credit
The Child Tax Credit helps families with qualifying children.
- Eligible Puerto Rico residents can claim it through April 15, 2025.
 - In 2021, the IRS made advance payments. Read FAQ from April 27, 2022 and FAQ from July 14, 2022.
 
Education credits
Two education credits help you with higher-education costs:
Adoption Credit
The Adoption Credit covers qualified expenses you paid to adopt an eligible child.
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