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You may qualify for tax relief if you provided care for a child or dependent, have a low income, or were affected by a federally declared disaster.

Child Tax Credit and Credit for Other Dependents

If you are responsible for a child or other dependent, you may qualify for a tax credit.
Child and dependent care tax credit

Learn how to get a tax credit for paying for a dependent's care while you worked or looked for work.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

If you have a low income, you may be able to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit to reduce the amount of taxes you owe and possibly increase your refund.
Tax relief for federally declared disaster areas

Learn how to get IRS tax relief, including a tax filing extension and an expedited refund if you were affected by a federally declared disaster.