The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. If you qualify, you can use the credit to reduce the taxes you owe – and maybe increase your refund.

Who qualifies?

To qualify, you must:

• Have earned under the income cap.
• Have investment income below $3,650 in the tax year you claim the credit
• Have a valid Social Security number
• Claim a certain filing status 
• Be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien all year

How to Claim this Credit

Get instructions on how to claim the EITC for past tax years.

Find information on:

• How to avoid common errors
• What to do if we audit your claim
• What to do if we deny your claim
• How to claim the credit if we denied it in the past