EITC Eligibility Checker
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Check whether your income and household qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Eligibility Result
About the Earned Income Tax Credit
The EITC is a refundable tax credit for low- to moderate-income working individuals and families. In 2026, the maximum credit ranges from $664 (no children) to $8,231 (three or more children). The credit phases in with earned income, reaches a plateau, then phases out above an income threshold that depends on your filing status and number of qualifying children. This checker applies the income limits published in IRS Revenue Procedure 2024-40 (2025) and Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (2026) and does not account for every disqualifying condition (see limitations below).
Limitations
- This tool checks income limits, investment income, age, and filing status, the most common disqualification reasons.
- It does not verify qualifying-child rules (relationship, residency, age, joint-return tests).
- It does not check for disqualifying foreign income (Form 2555 exclusion).
- The estimated credit amount is approximate, your actual credit depends on your full tax return.
- Consult IRS EITC guidance or a tax professional for definitive eligibility.