Understanding United States Tax Credit Programs
Published by Fred at April 27th, 2010You may be looking at United States tax credit programs. There are many to consider. Some of these credits can mean a tax refund. Some may lower the taxes you owe the government. The Earned Income tax credit should be considered by working people. It is also known as the EITC. It was made for tax payers with low to medium incomes. You will have to be employed, in most cases. Here are things to consider about this credit.
The first step is to determine if you qualify. You and all family members will need valid social security numbers. The best way to find out qualification is to visit the Internal Revenue Website. You can use the EITC assistant to figure out your qualifications. You will answer a series of questions. This will help answer many of your questions about the Earned Income credit.
The EITC has some basic rules. To qualify for the credit you must receive wages from an employer. You may also be self-employed. There are some other types, too. For example, you may receive money from a disability pension. If you are below retirement age, you can qualify. Social security pay does not qualify for the credit.
Your EITC limits will change annually. The 2009 limits can let you have a good idea of what to expect. The largest credit is $5657. This is if you have three children or more. You must also file a joint return. The least amount is $0 to $457. This is for a single return and no children. If you have one child, you may receive up to $3043. Two children may be as much as $5028.
There are limits on how much money you can earn and still qualify for the EITC. Suppose you have no children and file a single return. You cannot make more than $13,440. If you file a joint return and have three children, you can make up to $48,279.
There is also an Advance Earned Income Credit. Are you expecting an earned income credit? You can receive some of that on your paycheck. You need to have at least one qualifying child. There is a limit. The most you can receive in one year is $1826. This is for the 2009 tax year.
Closing Comments
You may be able to qualify for some of the United States tax credit programs. One of them is the Earned Income Credit. If you have low to moderate earnings, you may be able to get a refund. In some cases, this refund can be substantial. The Internal Revenue Service has a website with a lot of information. You might qualify to receive some of your credit on each paycheck this year.
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