Working families earning less than $50,270 could be eligible for up to $7,953 from the EITC alone

 
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable credit that returns federal, State, and New York City tax dollars to qualifying families and individuals to help cover basic expenses. The refund amount varies depending on your income and marital and parental status. 
 
 

Basic Requirements to Qualify for EITC:

• Your income and marital and parental status fall within the criteria below.

• You have a valid Social Security Number. Individuals with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are not eligible to claim the EITC.
• You have earned income (can be from full-time, part-time, or self-employment work).
• You file a tax return.
• You have investment income less than $3,200.

	Tax Credit Fast Facts Get information on the EITC and tax credits for child care as well as helpful tips to prepare for the tax filing season. Download Tax Credit Fast Facts Download NYC Child Care Tax Credit Fast Facts
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	Facts from the IRS Want to know if you qualify for the EITC when you file your federal tax return? The Internal Revenue Service has three handy pages with answers to your questions.  Visit IRS Web site in English or Español FAQs from IRS
	Noncustodial Parent Earned Income Tax Credit (NCP/EITC) If you are a noncustodial parent (parent not living with the child), you may be eligible for the NCP/EITC on your 2012 New York State income tax return if you earned less than $33,000 and your child support payments were up-to-date. For more information, visit the New York State Division of Child Support Enforcement Web site

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