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Every year, taxpayers
with middle and low incomes miss out on thousands of
dollars of credit that could put money back in their
pockets.
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The Earned Income
Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable federal income tax
credit for working individuals and families. |
How much can workers earn and
qualify for EITC?
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Number of
Children |
Income less
than |
Credit up to |
| 1 child |
$33,995 |
$2,917 |
| 2 or more |
$38,646 |
$4,824 |
| No children |
$12,880 |
$438 |
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The average refund amount for families is $2,280.
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Income limits for married workers who file their
taxes jointly are $3,000 higher than amounts shown
above.
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Investment income cannot exceed $2,950.
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 For
information on the closest assistance center, call 2-1-1, United
Way's information helpline. Information and Referral Specialists are
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2-1-1 is a program of United Way of Tarrant County
and Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
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The Arlington Assets for Working Families is a
partnership of the United Way, the
Community Tax Centers, AARP, and the City of Arlington,
working to provide free tax assistance to low and middle
income families that may be eligible for the tax credit. In
addition, AARP offers special attention to taxpayers age 60
and older.
Arlington Assets for Working Families prohibits all forms of
discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,
disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or
status protected by law.
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