That’s a lot of money back in your pocket! If you are at least 25 and under 65 or have a qualifying child, you may be eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC is a refundable credit available to individuals and families, that is worth up to $6,557 per income tax return. EITC does not count as income. So no matter how much you get back, you’ll still be eligible for any government assistance programs you’re enrolled in.

In previous years, more than 188,000 Philadelphians received an EITC refund, but over 45,000 of those who were eligible never applied—leaving over $131 million on the table. And the average refund is about $2,500. It’s your money. So get back what’s rightfully yours. This website will help you to:

Find out if you qualify

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Basic Eligibility Rules

You, your spouse and any qualifying child you list on your tax return must have a valid Social Security number.

Filing Status

You cannot claim EITC if your filing status is married, filing separately, but you can claim EITC if you are:

Married, filing jointly

Married, filing jointly Head of household Qualifying widow(er)

Qualifying widow(er) Single

Want more info?

For complete details on the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, and how much more money it could mean for you or your family, please visit the U.S. Internal Revenue Service .