EITC from the published phase-in and phase-out.
Open the Earned Income Tax Credit tool →The Earned Income Tax Credit phases in as a percentage of your earned income, rises to a maximum, holds on a plateau, then phases out above an income threshold. The rates, maximum, and thresholds all depend on your number of qualifying children and whether you file jointly. We use the published 2026 figures.
It's refundable, it can pay out even if you owe no tax. Real eligibility also depends on investment income and, for filers with no children, being age 25–64.
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