Earned Income Tax Credit

Did you know that there's a helpful tax relief program for low and moderate income working families? It's called the earned income tax credit (EITC) and it can help put some extra money in your family's pocket. Depending on your family's income, you could be eligible for a refund even if you don't currently owe income [...]

Get Ready for Taxes: What’s New and What to Consider When Filing in 2023

This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to take important actions this month to help them file their 2022 federal tax returns. This is the second in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get ready for the upcoming tax filing season. A "Get Ready" page outlines steps taxpayers [...]

Check the Status of a Refund in Just a Few Clicks Using the Where’s My Refund? Tool

This article was published by the IRS. Tracking the status of a tax refund is easy with the Where's My Refund? tool. It's available anytime on IRS.gov or through the IRS2Go App. Taxpayers can start checking their refund status within 24 hours after an e-filed return is received. Refund timing Where's My Refund? provides a personalized [...]

Earned Income Tax Credit—Get it Right

Many workers with low-to-moderate income may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, also called EITC. To get the credit, you must meet some basic requirements, but if you qualify, it can mean a bigger refund. The amount of the credit you can get depends on your income and family size. Families with at least [...]

Find Out if You Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit

Did you know the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can add $6,700 to your federal income tax refund? If you worked and earned low-to-moderate income last year, you might be able to claim the EITC when you file your taxes. The EITC can be worth several thousand dollars if you have children. Taxpayers who do not [...]

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