Earned Income and AGI Limits
The tax year 2018 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 | $15,270 | $40,320 | $45,802 | $49,194 |
| Married Filing Jointly | $20,950 | $46,010 | $51,492 | $54,884 |
Investment Income Limit
Investment income must be $3,500 or less for the year.
Maximum Credit Amounts
The maximum amount of credit for Tax Year 2018 is:
- $6,431 with three or more qualifying children
- $5,716 with two qualifying children
- $3,461 with one qualifying child
- $519 with no qualifying children
For more information on whether a child qualifies you for EITC, see: