About Tax Credits
Could you have earned a larger tax refund this year?
¿Podrías haber recibido más dinero de vuelta en tus impuestos este año?
Working families with incomes up to $50,000 (depending on household size) qualify for the Federal EITC and the CT EITC, which may provide a credit of over $7,000.
Each year, over 150,000 Connecticut households in every rural, suburban, and urban community claim the Federal EITC, bringing close to $300 million directly into the pockets of working people. Working families with children and incomes between $12,000 and $18,000 usually benefit the most. A combination of free tax preparation services at a VITA site and the potentially large return from the Federal EITC can really help to boost a family’s tight budget. Learn more about the Federal EITC.
The Connecticut Earned Income Tax Credit (or CT EITC) is a refundable state income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families. The state credit mirrors the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. CT EITC is a way to help working individuals and families during these difficult economic times. To qualify for the state credit,
How much can I qualify for?
In order to qualify for the federal and state Earned Income Tax Credit, filers must meet the criteria outlined below.
Earned Income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than:
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$43,998 ($49,078 married filing jointly) with 3 or more qualifying children
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$40,964 (46,044 married filing jointly) with 2 qualifying children
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$36,052 ($41,132 married filing jointly) with 1 qualifying child
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$13,660 ($18,740 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children
The maximum EITC for 2011:
| # of children | Max Federal EITC | Max State EITC @ 30% of Federal |
| 3 or more | $5,751 | $1,725 |
| 2 | $5,112 | $1,533 |
| 1 | $3,094 | $928 |
| None | $464 | $139 |