Earned Income Limits and Guidelines for TY 2009
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
... is a special refundable credit for low to moderate income workers to reduce their federal income tax liability. Those who qualify will owe less and may be eligible for a larger refund. If you worked during 2009 and your adjusted gross income was less than $43,279 (or less than $48,279 for married workers) you may be eligible for a refund up to $5,657.
- Families with one child who earn less than $35,463 in 2009 (or less than $40,463 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $3,043.
- Families with two children who earn less than $40,295 in 2009 (or less than $45,295 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $5,028.
- Families with three or more children who earn less than $43,279 in 2009 (or less than $48,279 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $5,657.
- Workers without a qualifying child who earn less than $13,440 in 2009 (or less than $18,440 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $457.
- Single: $9,350
- Married Filing Joint: $18,700
- Married Filing Seperately: $3,650
- Head of Household: $12,000
Workers making less than...
are not required to file a return, but should be encouraged to file since they may qualify for EITC or other tax credits.