What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?

TaxWarren TeamPublished April 25, 2026

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The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable federal tax credit for low- and moderate-income workers. For 2025, the maximum credit is $7,830 with three qualifying children, $4,213 with one, $632 with none.

EITC maximum credit by number of children.

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