Understanding the 2025 Earned Income Credit (EIC)

Find out if you are eligible for the Earned Income Credit for low income earners. This is a refundable credit that our government funds for citizens with below average income. If you work minimum wage or part time you may be eligible for this credit.

Tax Year 2025

Find the maximum AGI, investment income and credit amounts for tax year 2025.

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Investment income limit: $11,950 or less

Maximum credit amounts

The maximum amount of credit:

  • No qualifying children: $649

  • 1 qualifying child: $4,328

  • 2 qualifying children: $7,152

  • 3 or more qualifying children: $8,046

Resourced: irs.gov