President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” bill could make it harder to claim the earned income tax credit. Here’s who could be impacted.

Only 320,000 taxpayers in Mississippi claimed the EITC last year, and the state received $1.046 billion in said checks. Overall, Mississippians received the next-to-largest earned income credit ...

Momentum for state-based EITC surges as Pa. House advances proposal By Eric Scicchitano erics@cnhinews.com May 9, 2025 Updated May 13, 2025 ...

Per the IRS, approximately 23 million workers and families received $64 billion from the EITC. The average amount of EITC received nationwide in 2023 was $2,743.

Pa. Dems look to create EITC for working families By Eric Scicchitano erics@cnhinews.com Feb 27, 2025 Updated Feb 27, 2025 ...

Established in 1975, the EITC originally provided a maximum credit amount of just $400. Today, taxpayers can receive a credit of up to $7,830 per year, depending on their income and how many ...

If your claim for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) was rejected on your 2025 tax return, it is important to know what steps to take to resolve the situation.

How much is the Earned Income Tax Credit in 2025? To qualify for the EITC, earned income must be less than $68,675 and investment income cannot exceed $11,950 during the 2025 tax year.

While the maximum amount available is $7,830 when claiming the EITC for tax year 2024, the IRS has said eligible taxpayers received an average of $2,743 from the credit in tax year 2023.

To qualify for the EITC, you must have under $11,600 in investment income and earn less than a specific income level from working. If you’re single with no children, your income level must be ...