You can claim the earned income tax credit by filing federal tax return Form 1040 or 1040-SR, for U.S. seniors. If you have a qualifying child, you’ll be required to file a Schedule EIC.

The maximum earned income credit for 2025 (tax returns normally filed in early 2026) is currently $7.830. For more information, see Kiplinger’s report on the 2025 EITC and other popular family ...

The GOP bill adds hurdles for EITC recipients, hitting low-income families hardest while preserving tax breaks for the rich.

The earned income tax credit, or EITC, is a tax break that can help low- to moderate-income working families save thousands at tax time. Whether you can claim, however, depends on your filing ...

The mother ended up getting $3,500 in a tax refund last year thanks to the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit, Perkins said. "That is absolutely life-changing for a mother right on ...

The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit are both programs designed to help alleviate poverty, but there are key differences. The EITC is a credit available to employed, low-income ...

Some lawmakers, including a group of newly elected House members, have called for the earned income tax credit and child tax credit to make it into a year-end tax package, which would almost ...

Why the credit means even more in Michigan. Michigan's earned income tax credit will surprise many people this year when they spot a significantly higher payout after filing their 2023 state returns.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) reduces tax bills for low-to-moderate-income working families. It's a tax credit that ranges from $560 to $6,935 for the 2022 tax year depending on your filing ...

The earned income tax credit is for low- and moderate-income workers. In general, the less you earn, the larger the credit. Families with children often qualify for the largest credits. See ...