How much is the earned income tax credit
How much is the earned income credit for 2021?
For the 2021 tax year (the tax return you’ll file in 2022), the earned income credit ranges from $1,502 to $6,728 depending on your filing status and how many children you have.
What is the minimum income to qualify for earned income credit?
Basic Qualifying Rules
To qualify for the EITC, you must: Have worked and earned income under $57,414. Have investment income below $10,000 in the tax year 2021. Have a valid Social Security number by the due date of your 2021 return (including extensions)
How much is the EITC for a single person?
Earned income tax credit for 2021
| Dependents | Maximum AGI (single or head of household) | Maximum EITC |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $21,430 | $1,502 |
| 1 | $42,158 | $3,618 |
| 2 | $47,915 | $5,980 |
| 3 or more | $51,464 | $6,728 |
Mar 2, 2022
What disqualifies you from earned income credit?
You can claim the credit if you’re married filing jointly, head of household or single. However, you can’t qualify to claim the Earned Income Credit if you’re married filing separately. And, if you get married or divorced from one year to the next, you’ll find the income thresholds have changed.
What is the maximum income to qualify for earned income credit 2020?
Tax Year 2020
| Children or Relatives Claimed | Maximum AGI (filing as Single, Head of Household or Widowed | Maximum AGI (filing as Married Filing Jointly) |
|---|---|---|
| Zero | $15,820 | $21,710 |
| One | $41,756 | $47,646 |
| Two | $47,440 | $53,330 |
| Three | $50,594 | $56,844 |
Jan 21, 2022
Who is eligible for earned income credit 2020?
You may qualify for the EITC if your 2020 taxable income is at a certain level and you have at least one dependent or qualified child – or if you don’t have children but are between the ages 25 and 65. Let the Earned Income Tax Credit work for you when you prepare and eFile your taxes here on eFile.com!