Earned income tax credit (EITC) is a tax credit for low- and moderate-income working individuals and families. It reduces the amount of taxes owed, or provides a refund, based on earned income from work. For instance, if eligible and meeting certain criteria, a taxpayer may qualify for and receive up to $6,935 back in tax return.
EITC is a significant tax break that helps working families offset the costs of raising children, working, and contributing to the economy. Since its inception in 1975, it has lifted millions of Americans out of poverty and reduced child poverty rates.