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How much money could I get from the Earned Income Tax Credit?

To get the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), you have to have made less than a certain amount of money. This amount depends on what status you are using to file your taxes (single, married filing jointly, head of household, widow or widower) and how many children you have.

Use the calculator below to find out how much you could get back

I am filing as
And I have the following number of children

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If you made less than in 2015, you can get up to when you file your taxes. How to get the credit

Get more information about special qualifications for this credit for:

How to get the credit

Page last updated: 9/19/2016