·Federal program
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Refundable federal tax credit for low-to-moderate income working individuals and families. The credit amount depends on earned income, filing status, and number of qualifying children. Designed to supplement wages and reduce poverty for working families.
What it offers
Refundable federal tax credit for low- to moderate-income workers and families. For tax years beginning in 2026, maximum credits are $664 with no qualifying children, $4,427 with one qualifying child, $7,316 with two qualifying children, and $8,231 with three or more qualifying children. Completed phaseout amounts for all eligible filing statuses other than married filing jointly are $19,540, $51,593, $58,629, and $62,974 respectively; married filing jointly completed phaseouts are $26,820, $58,863, $65,899, and $70,244. Investment income must not exceed $12,200. Claimants must have earned income and valid SSNs, and childless claimants must generally be age 25 through 64.
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
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What are the current income and asset limits, and whose income counts?
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Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
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Which citizenship or immigration statuses does the program accept, and which documents show it?
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Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?
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Which tax year does this apply to, and what form claims it?
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Does your employer already offer this, and have they told staff?
Some credits are claimed by the employer, not by you — asking is the move.