Maybe they're working in a low-wage job and just had a baby in 2024. Someone with one qualifying child and a lower income could qualify for up to $4,213 for the federal earned income credit.

If you are claiming the credit for a qualifying child, you must also file the Schedule EIC (Form 1040 or 1040-SR), Earned Income Credit with your return. If any EITC is owed, it will be paid as ...

For those filing individually, the income limits are as follows: if you have no children, your income must not exceed $18,591; with one child, the limit is $49,084; with two children, it's $55,768 ...

For the tax year 2024, the same portion of the earned income tax credit is available for filers with three or more qualifying children with an adjusted gross income up to $59,899 if single and ...

If you are a low- or middle-income earner, you may be eligible for hundreds or even thousands of dollars in your 2024 tax refund through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). However, roughly one ...

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps reduce poverty for working American families by providing a tax credit for qualified taxpayers. While the EITC has been around for 50 years, it’s still ...

The federal Earned Income Tax Credit is designed for low to moderate-income wage earners and is fully refundable, meaning even those who do not earn enough money to have taxes withheld are eligible.

Refundable tax credits were a big part of state tax policy conversations this year. In 2025, nine states improved or created Child Tax Credits or Earned Income Tax Credits.

The earned income threshold. The maximum amount of income you can earn and get the credit has increased by roughly $3,000 for each filing category. Thus, you may be able to take the credit if: ...

Do I qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? To qualify for the EITC, you must have under $11,600 in investment income and earn less than a specific income level from working.

For the 2023 tax year, more than 653,000 recipients received the Michigan earned income tax credit with an average credit at $836. More information about Michigan EITC can be found at michigan.gov ...