Are you eligible for an Earned Income Tax Credit

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The Earned Income Tax Credit, EITC or EIC, is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. To qualify, you must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file. EITC reduces the amount of tax you owe and may give you a refund.

 

Federal 2016 Limits

State 2016 Limits

• Maximum income of $14,880

(no children)

• Maximum income of $53,505

3 or more children)

• U.S. Citizen or Resident Alien

• Social Security Number

• W-2 wages or self-reported

• Ages 25 to 65 (no children)

• Maximum income of $6,717

(no children)

 • Maximum income of $14,161

(3 r more children)

 • U.S. Citizen or (permanent) Resident

Alien

 • Social Security Number

 • W-2 wages

 • Ages 25 to 65 (no children)

 

For More Information on the Federal EITC and how to file

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For More Information on the CalEITC

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