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US IRS tax credit of up to $8,231 for low-income workers
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for low- and moderate-income workers. For tax year 2025, the maximum credit is $8,231 for filers with three or…
The Story in Brief
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for low- and moderate-income workers. For tax year 2025, the maximum credit is $8,231 for filers with three or more qualifying children. Workers without children may claim up to $664.
To qualify, taxpayers must have earned income, a valid Social Security number, and file as a US citizen or resident. A qualifying child must be under 19, or under 24 for full-time students, and live with the taxpayer for over half the year. The credit is refundable, meaning excess amounts are paid as a refund.
The Indian Opinion
The EITC is often hyped as a windfall that lazy Americans pocket without working. The facts are precise: it requires earned income, and maximum amounts depend strictly on family size and income limits. The test is whether claimants meet the residency and age rules for children. A useful number to watch is how many non-filers actually apply and collect the credit in 2025.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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