That could prove concerning given the EITC was expanded through the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill signed into law last year by President Biden.

If you find that your EITC claim has been denied, it's essential to understand the steps necessary to address this issue. The IRS provides a clear pathway for taxpayers to follow in such situations.

The EITC is the federal government's most substantial refundable federal income tax credit for low- to moderate-income workers. The credit has been around since 1975 and was intended to offset the ...

Senators Brown (D-OH) and Cortez Masto (D-NV) want the IRS to increase EITC participation by delivering the credit automatically to some. New research shows that other methods have not worked well.

Taxpayers who earned $53,057 ($59,187 married filing jointly) or less last year can still claim the EITC, which is a refundable tax credit. However, the IRS has been doing extra fraud checks in recent ...

The Earned Income Tax Credit is one of the country’s most effective anti-poverty policies, but it mostly leaves out a huge segment of workers: those without children.

But a permanent EITC expansion could make good on Lamont’s 2018 campaign promise to provide lasting tax relief to the working class. The EITC helps the working poor , and is one of the most ...

For tax year 2024, the EITC is worth a maximum of $7,830 for eligible families with three or more children. Workers 25 to 64 with no dependents, meanwhile, can claim up to $632. The earned income ...

Additionally, for taxable years beginning in 2025, you won't be eligible for the EITC if your investment income exceeds $11,950. Here are the income phaseout amounts for claiming the EITC for tax ...