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You work. Let EITC work for you!
For more than 40 years, the Earned Income Tax Credit made life better for millions of workers. You may have extra money waiting for you. If you qualify and claim the credit, it could be as much as $7,430 from the IRS for some workers.
Don’t be the one in five that misses this credit. If you or someone you know earned less than $63,398 from wages, running a business or farm or from Form 1099 MISC, check it out.
It’s easy to find out if you qualify. Use the EITC Assistant, available late January, and answer questions about yourself and other family members to see if you qualify and estimate the amount of your credit.
EITC eligibility depends on several factors, including income and family size. If you don’t have a qualifying child and earned under $17,640 ($24,210 married filing jointly), find out if you qualify for a smaller credit, worth as much as $600. Don't guess about EITC eligibility use the EITC Assistant to find out if you do qualify for EITC, And, see what other tax credits are available.
It’s easy to find free tax help to prepare and file your taxes. Use the VITA locator tool on IRS.GOV to find a volunteer site near you. Or, you can prepare and e-file your own taxes with brand-name software using IRS’s Free File.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: Below are links to more information on EITC and other tax credits:
- Earned Income Tax Credit on IRS.gov
- States and Local Governments with Earned Income Tax Credit
- Free Tax Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers
- Tax Credits and Deductions
- 1040 Central – check out direct links to the latest tax information
- El IRS en Español – a source of tax information for Spanish-speaking taxpayers
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