What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit for people who worked and earned income. You can qualify whether you are single or married and whether or not you have children.
For tax year 2025, the federal EITC can be worth up to $8,046 for families with three or more qualifying children. California also offers CalEITC, worth up to $3,756.
These credits can reduce the taxes you owe or increase your refund — even if you owe no income tax.
For tax year 2025, the federal EITC can be worth up to $8,046 for families with three or more qualifying children. California also offers CalEITC, worth up to $3,756.
These credits can reduce the taxes you owe or increase your refund — even if you owe no income tax.