EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT
LET'S TALK ABOUT EITC...
WHAT IS THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC)?
EITC helps low to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break if their Adjusted Gross Income is less
than $59,187
EITC helps tax payers use the credit to reduce any taxes they owe or increase their tax refund amount
We want to help you understand how to receive the EITC credit.
You may be eligible to receive a tax credit of up to $6,935 if you meet the following:
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Worked and had income in 2022
Plan to file a tax return
Generally made less than $59,187
Have a valid Social Security number
Are 25 years or older
ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME TABLE
Zero
One
Two
Three
$16,480
$43,492
$49,399
$53,057
$22,610
$49,622
$55,529
$59,187
Children or Relatives Claimed
Filing as Single, Head of Household, or Widowed
Filing as Married Filing Jointly
Maximum Credit Amount
$650
$3,733
$6,164
$6,935
Use the table above to find the maximum amounts for your Adjusted Gross Income and the credit amount you can claim
FREE TAX PREPARATION
The IRS provides free basic tax return preparation services to qualifies individuals through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs for:
Additionally:
To locate the nearest VITA or TCE Site near you, use the VITA Locator Tool, irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/, or call 800-906-9887
FREE TAX SERVICES NEAR YOU
EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AMENDMENTS
If you filed your taxes and did not claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, you can file an amendment.
You must file Form 1040-X within three years after the date you filed your original tax return or within two years after the date you paid the tax.
If you were eligible, you can still claim the EITC for prior years:
THE TAX DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!
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