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To claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), you must have what qualifies as earned income and meet certain adjusted gross income (AGI) and credit limits for the current, previous and upcoming tax years..
Tax Year 2021 (Current Tax Year)
Find the maximum AGI, investment income and credit amounts for tax year 2021.
| Children or Relatives Claimed | Maximum AGI (filing as Single, Head of Household, Widowed or Married Filing Separately*) | Maximum AGI (filing as Married Filing Jointly) |
|---|---|---|
| Zero | $21,430 | $27,380 |
| One | $42,158 | $48,108 |
| Two | $47,915 | $53,865 |
| Three | $51,464 | $57,414 |
Investment income limit: $10,000 or less
Maximum Credit Amounts
The maximum amount of credit you can claim
- No qualifying children: $1,502
- 1 qualifying child: $3,618
- 2 qualifying children: $5,980
- 3 or more qualifying children: $6,728
* Taxpayers claiming the EITC who file Married Filing Separately must meet the eligibility requirements under the special rule in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021.
