Earned Income and AGI Limits
The tax year 2017 Earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than:
| If filing... | Qualifying Children Claimed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero | One | Two | Three or more | |
| Single, Head of Household or Widowed | $15,010 | $39,617 | $45,007 | $48,340 |
| Married Filing Jointly | $20,600 | $45,207 | $50,597 | $53,930 |
Investment Income Limit
Investment income must be $3,450 or less for the year.
Maximum Credit Amounts
The maximum amount of credit for Tax Year 2017 is:
- $6,318 with three or more qualifying children
- $5,616 with two qualifying children
- $3,400 with one qualifying child
- $510 with no qualifying children
For more information on whether a child qualifies you for EITC, see: