Qualifications to Claim the Earned Income Tax Credit
Major eligibility qualifications to claim the earned income tax credit, which can reduce or eliminate federal income taxes. This
year's maximum credit is $3,756.
You can claim the credit if:
You have earned income from a job or self-employment.
Your earned income and modified adjusted gross income are less
than $10,030 with no children; $26,473 with one child or $30,095
with two or more children. Investment income must be $2,300 or
less.
Your children meet these rules: 18 years or under; 23 years or
under if a full-time student; any age if permanently and totally
disabled; must live with you in your home.
You, your spouse and children have Social Security numbers.
