Earned Income Limits and Guidelines for TY 2011
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 2011 and your adjusted gross income was less than $43,998 (or less than $49,078 for married workers) you may be eligible for a refund up to $5,751.
- Families with one child who earn less than $35,052 in 2011 (or less than $40,044 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $3,094.
- Families with two children who earn less than $40,964 in 2011 (or less than $46,044 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $5,112.
- Families with three or more children who earn less than $43,998 in 2011 (or less than $49,078 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $5,751.
- Workers without a qualifying child who earn less than $13,660 in 2011 (or less than $18,740 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $464. Workers making less than...
- Single: to be determined
- Married Filing Joint: to be determined
- Married Filing Seperately: to be determined
- Head of Household: to be determined
are not required to file a return, but should be encouraged to file since they may qualify for EITC or other tax credits. --!>