EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) can reduce the amount of tax you owe and may give you a refund. To qualify, you must meet certain earned income requirements and eligibility rules, and file a tax return.
Who Can Claim it?
Parents
Living in rural areas
Self-employed or have income from a farm or business
Disabled
Limited English language skills
Working grandparents
Recently divorced, have reduced income, are unemployed, or are experiencing other changes to their marital, financial, or parental status
Where to Get Help?
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $56,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English speaking taxpayers.
