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

As Congress sends its latest tax proposal to President Donald J. Trump, both the House and Senate versions of the One Big ...

In addition to EITC changes, the 2025 tax year brings increased standard deductions. Single taxpayers or those married but ...

A new provision in President Donald Trump’s proposed budget would eliminate taxes on tips and overtime pay, a move many ...

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 earned income tax credit (EIC or EITC) 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.

For the tax year 2024, the some portion of the earned income tax credit is available for filers with three or more qualifying children with an adjusted gross income up to $59,899 if single and ...

The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a valuable tax credit that many taxpayers normally miss. Historically, 1 in 5 eligible Americans don’t claim the EITC, ...

A file photo of a Form 1040 with some dollar bills. GETTY How Much Is the EITC Worth? While the maximum amount available is $7,830 when claiming the EITC for tax year 2024, the IRS has said ...

The earned income tax credit has been around since 1975, designed to help low- and moderate-income households. It’s a work credit, so you have to be employed to get it ...

Walker qualified for the earned income tax credit in the past but she didn't this year because she earned more than the EITC limit when she had her 2023 return prepared in late January.