Earned Income Tax Credit 2025: The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a special tax benefit for workers with low to moderate incomes. It helps reduce the amount of federal taxes they owe or gives them a refund during tax season. This credit is designed to support people who work but earn less than a certain amount.
Earned Income Tax Credit 2025: Eligibility
To qualify for the EITC, you must meet these requirements:
- You must have worked and earned less than $57,414 in the 2021 tax year.
- Your investment income must be less than $10,000 in 2021.
- You must have a valid Social Security number by the due date of your 2021 tax return (including extensions).
- You must be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien for the entire year.
- You cannot file Form 2555 (for foreign earned income).
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How Does the EITC Work?
The EITC is a tax break that reduces the amount of taxes you owe. If the credit is larger than the taxes you owe, you may get a refund. For the 2025 tax season, the EITC period started on January 27 and will end on April 15. To claim this credit, you need to file your federal tax return using Form 1040, the U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
When Will You Receive Your Payment?
If you applied for the EITC early in the tax season, you should have received your refund by March 3, as long as you filed online, chose direct deposit, and the IRS found no issues with your return.
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The IRS says refunds usually take about 21 days after you file your return. You can check the status of your refund online using the IRS website.
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