Who is eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit?

You may be eligible for the EITC if you have a low income. The amount of credit you get when you file your return can depend on whether you have children, dependents, or a disability. However, you may still be able to claim the EITC even if you do not have a qualifying child.

If you qualify for the EITC, you may be able to claim credit on returns from prior years. You have 3 years to file a claim after the date your tax return was due. 

Learn more about the EITC and find out:

• If you qualify
• What is considered “earned income”
• How to claim the credit and what forms you will need to file
• What additional tax credits you may be eligible for

Calculate how much EITC you will get

Use the EITC Assistant calculator to estimate how much credit you will receive. The calculator will tell you:

• If you are eligible for the EITC
• If any of your children or family members qualify as dependents
• The estimated amount of credit you will receive