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Earned Income Credit (EITC) Calculator

Use this calculator see if you qualify for the Earned Income Credit, and if so, how much it might be worth to you and your family. Be certain you’re getting your biggest possible refund, backed by our guarantee. For the most accurate tax return estimate, see your local Tax Pro today.

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This tool uses the latest information provided by the IRS including changes due to tax reform and is current and valid for 2023 taxes. Gather your tax documents including W-2s, 1099s, and other income and expense statements to complete the information. Click on each question in the drop down menu and type in your answer. Explanations for each question are provided below in the chart. If you have questions about your tax return a Tax Pro can help.

Earned Income Credit (EIC) is a tax credit available to low income earners. In some cases the EIC can be greater than your total income tax bill, providing an income tax refund to families that may have little or no income tax withheld from their paychecks. Use this calculator see if you qualify for the Earned Income Credit, and if so, how much it might be worth to you and your family. This calculator creates estimated values for the current tax year.

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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

The Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, was designed to help taxpayers working hard to make ends meet. The EITC can reduce the amount of taxes you owe and can be refunded to you when the amount of credit is greater than your taxes. This can mean a bigger refund and, in many instances, that refund could be even more than you actually paid in withholding or estimated payments.

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