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It is important that we promote EITC to low-income workers. It is a refundable credit that taxpayers can get as a refund, even if they don't owe any tax. Most tax credits can reduce tax only until it reaches $0. Refundable credits go beyond that to give the taxpayer any remaining credit as a refund.
Our goal is to help you educate eligible low-income workers about the credit and encourage them to file. Even if taxpayers do not earn enough money to require them to file, they should file to receive the credits they are due.
Use these facts to promote EITC within your:
- Communities
- Organizations
- Businesses
- State and local governments
- Schools
See Partnership, groups and promotional activities to build and join others who work to promote EITC to low-income workers in their areas.
Each January, EITC Awareness Day is held to get the word out about EITC, encourage the use of the EITC Assistant, an online credit calculator, and share information about other family tax credits for low-income workers. Use some of our key messages to build your promotion and marketing message. Tailor the content with your organization and campaign information.
- Use in news releases, articles and new stories
- Include in email blasts to partners and community programs
- Create print products to hand out in communities or for press marketing
Below is a sample news release that you can modify and share with your clients and constituents. You can easily update the tax year, EITC credit amounts and information in the brackets [ ] from the links provided in the content.
Sample news release
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EITC Awareness Day—Please join us on Friday, [Jan. xx, 20xx], for EITC Awareness Day to help publicize the event and raise awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit, as well as the Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit, so taxpayers can lower their taxes and get the largest refund possible.
Helping workers claim the refund they are owed
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps communities by providing crucial support to low- and moderate-income working individuals and families. This amazing credit helps stimulate local economies and improve the well-being of families and children. Approximately 24 million workers and families received about $70 billion in EITC. The average amount of EITC received nationwide in tax year 2024 was $2,894. [Localize this statistic by using your state's information]
The IRS estimates that one in five eligible workers don’t claim their earned EITC. This leaves billions of dollars on the table each year. It is a refundable credit that you can get as a refund, even if you don't owe any tax. Most tax credits can reduce your tax only until it reaches $0. Refundable credits go beyond that to give you any remaining credit as a refund.
How to get the refund credit
To get the money you earned, you must file a federal tax return even if you are not required to file. We don’t want you to miss out on the money you have earned.
Who qualifies
The EITC credit varies by income, family size and your filing status. To be eligible, you must have earned income or certain disability income. This means you must have income from working for someone or working for yourself.
Use the EITC Assistant to see whether you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
For more the latest income limits, see Earned income and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) tables
For example, in tax year 2026
Your earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must be less than:
- $19,540 ($26,820 if married filing jointly) for no qualifying children
- $51,593 ($58,863 if married filing jointly) for one qualifying child
- $58,629 ($65,899 if married filing jointly) for two qualifying children
- $62,974 ($70,244 if married filing jointly) for three qualifying children
Investment income limit: $12,200 or less
Maximum credit amounts:
- No qualifying children: $664
- 1 qualifying child: $4,427
- 2 qualifying children: $7,316
- 3 or more qualifying children: $8,231
If you are claiming the EITC for a qualifying child, make sure the child meets the relationship, age, residency and joint return tests. Only one person can claim a child as a qualifying child for EITC. For more details about these rules, see Qualifying child rules.
Visit IRS.gov/eitc for more information about EITC.
Free tax filing help
If you qualify for EITC you may also be eligible to participate in the VITA program. The VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:
- People who generally make $70,244 or less
- Persons with disabilities; and
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers
IRS-certified volunteers ask the needed questions to find out if you qualify for the EITC and other refundable credits. They also prepare and e-file (file electronically) your return at no cost to you.
Find a VITA site near you.
For additional details about free tax help, see Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers.
Free electronic tax filing
IRS Free File lets qualified taxpayers prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software. It’s safe, easy and no cost to you.
What you need to file a return
Gather documents needed to file an accurate return, claim deductions or credits and avoid errors that could delay your refund.
You may qualify for other family, dependent and student credits
Visit IRS.gov/eitc for more information about EITC.
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Additional messaging resources
We have resources you can use in social media channels, website, electronic and print communications. See EITC social media messages, image and videos for messages that fit your promotion.