Taxes
IRS tax refund of up to $7,830 you can request in January: Who qualifies and how to claim it
Certain taxpayers may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $7,830. Find out if you qualify and what you need to do to claim the benefit.
The new year has begun, signaling the time to start preparing for the 2025 tax season, when taxpayers must file their tax returns for the 2024 tax year.
In this declaration, taxpayers can claim various tax benefits from the Internal Revenue Service, including the Earned Income Tax Credit, the maximum amount of which is $7,830 for 2025.
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What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?
The EITC aims to benefit low- to moderate-income workers. According to the IRS, if a taxpayer qualifies, they can use the credit to reduce the taxes they owe or increase their refund.
Thanks to the EITC, these workers can claim between $632 and $7,830 on their tax return, depending on eligibility criteria. The amount of the tax support depends on the number of children the taxpayer has, as well as their annual income.
To claim the EITC, you must have qualifying earned income and meet certain adjusted gross income limits and limits on the credit for current, prior, and future tax years.
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Requirements to be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit in 2025
To be able to claim this credit on your tax return, you must have worked and earned less than $59,899 for individuals and $66,819 for married taxpayers filing a joint return.
In addition, it is important to comply with the following requirements:
- Have investment income of less than $11,600 in tax year 2023
- Have a valid Social Security number by the due date of your 2024 return
- Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien for the entire year
- Not have filed Form 2555 (foreign earned income)
- Meet certain rules if you are separated from your spouse and not filing a joint tax return
The Internal Revenue Service has a virtual assistant to help you determine your eligibility.
How much money can you claim for the Earned Income Tax Credit in 2025?
The maximum amounts of credit that a taxpayer can claim are listed below:
- If you have no qualifying children: $632
- If you have one qualifying child: $4,213
- If you have two qualifying children: $6,960
- If you have three or more qualifying children: $7,830
The EITC is a refundable tax credit, which means that even if you don’t owe any tax, you may still receive a refund.
When is the EITC refund sent in 2025?
The IRS has not yet confirmed when the 2025 tax season will officially begin, but it is expected to take place at the end of January.
Earned Income Tax Credit refunds are usually sent out starting at the end of February.
For more information, visit the Internal Revenue Service website.
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