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It is important that we promote EITC to low-income workers. It is a refundable credit that taxpayers can get as a refund, even if they don't owe any tax. Most tax credits can reduce tax only until it reaches $0. Refundable credits go beyond that to give the taxpayer any remaining credit as a refund.
Our goal is to help you educate eligible low-income workers about the credit, encourage them to file even if they normally don’t have to file and receive the credits, they are due.
Use our EITC facts to promote the refundable credit
We developed messaging on the EITC facts for you to promote within your communities, businesses and organizations.
Use these facts to promote EITC within your:
- Community organizations
- Elected officials
- State and local governments
- Schools
- Employers
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- Promote the annual EITC Awareness Day in January
- Use in news releases, articles and new stories
- Include in email blasts to partners and community programs
- Create print products to hand out in communities.
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You can easily update the tax year EITC credit amounts from the links provided in the content. Use these facts for promotional communications:
- News release, letters and articles
- Emails marketing
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- Share with partners
Each January the ETIC Awareness Day is held to get the word out about EITC and other family tax credits for low-income workers. Use EITC facts you can share to build your promotion and marketing message. Tailor the content with your organization and campaign information.
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- Your organization information
- Current filing season dates
- Latest credit data—provided a link the latest information
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Helping workers claim the refund they are owed
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps communities by providing crucial support to low- and moderate-income working individuals and families. This amazing credit helps stimulate local economies and improve the well-being of families and children. Approximately 23.5 million workers and families received about $68.5 billion in EITC. The average amount of EITC received nationwide in tax year 2024 was $2,916. [Localize this statistic by using your state's information]
The IRS estimates that one in four eligible workers don’t claim their earned EITC. This leaves billions of dollars on the table each year. It is a refundable credit that you can get as a refund, even if you don't owe any tax. Most tax credits can reduce your tax only until it reaches $0. Refundable credits go beyond that to give you any remaining credit as a refund.
How to get the refund credit
To get the money you earned you must file a federal tax return even if you normal don’t have to file. We don’t want you to miss out on the money you have earned.
Who qualifies
The EITC credit varies by income, family size and your filing status. To be eligible, you must have earned income or certain disability income. This means you must have income from working for someone or working for yourself.
For more the latest income limits, see Who Qualifies for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
For example, in tax year 2025
Your earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must be less than:
- $19,104 ($26,214 if married filing jointly) for no qualifying children
- $50,434 ($57,554 if married filing jointly) for one qualifying child
- $57,310 ($64,430 if married filing jointly) for two qualifying children
- $61,555 ($68,675 if married filing jointly) for three qualifying children
Investment income limit: $11,600 or less
Maximum credit amounts:
- No qualifying children: $649
- 1 qualifying child: $4,328
- 2 qualifying children: $7,152
- 3 or more qualifying children: $8,046
If you are claiming EITC for qualifying child, make sure the child meets the relationship, age, residency and joint return tests. Only one person can claim a child as a qualifying child for EITC. For more details about these rules, see Qualifying child rules.
Visit IRS.gov/eitc for more information about EITC.
Free tax filing help
If you qualify for EITC you may also be eligible to participate in the VITA program. The VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:
- People who generally make $69,000 or less
- Persons with disabilities; and
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers
IRS-certified volunteers ask the needed questions to find out if you qualify for the EITC and other refundable credits. They also prepare and e-file (file electronically) your return at no cost to you.
Find a VITA site near you.
For additional details about free tax help, see Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers.
Free electronic tax filing
IRS Free File lets qualified taxpayers prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software. It’s safe, easy and no cost to you.
What you need to file a return
Gather documents needed to file an accurate return, claim deductions or credits and avoid errors that could delay your refund.
You may qualify for other family, dependent and student credits
Visit IRS.gov/eitc for more information about EITC.
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