The IRS marks 50 years of the Earned Income Tax Credit, which helps millions of working families. Learn how to qualify and claim it.

Rep. Matthew Willard, D-New Orleans, has filed a bill proposing to double the state's Earned Income Tax Credit for low- and ...

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) supports millions of workers and families and continues to grow in states and localities ...

Rep. Matthew Willard, D-New Orleans, has filed a bill proposing to double the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit for low- and moderate-income families. Currently, Louisiana taxpayers receive a state ...

As the 2025 tax season nears its end, taxpayers in the United States are eager to maximize their refunds before the April 15 ...

Two of the biggest tax credits available for families are the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC). Both are designed to support working individuals and families.

Tax Deductions vs. Tax Credits Filing federal taxes starts with calculating your gross income, which is the total amount you earned during the year. You subtract any deductions you qualify for to ...

Learn More: IRS Updates Earned Income Tax Credit for 2025 — More Families Eligible for Higher Credits Read Next: How To Turn Your Tax Refund Into an Extra $1K This Year To help ease the ...

Prepare your taxes carefully because simple errors can cause your return to be rejected and delay the credit. If you aren’t eligible for the earned income tax credit, or EITC, it means you make ...

Direct File can be used to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, but not much else. You also can't itemize deductions or report additional income, like capital gains or money ...