The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal income tax credit set aside by the Federal Government to aid low-to-moderate income workers who are eligible to claim EITC credit.
| Target Audience - Earned Income Tax Credit: |
|---|
| Family/single w/no child, income < $18,440 – Refund up to $ 457* |
| Family/single w/1 child, income < $40,463 – Refund up to $3,043* |
| Family/single w/2 children, income < $45,295 – Refund up to $5,028* |
| Family/single w/3 children, income < $48,279 – Refund up to $5,657* |
| *Numbers are for married filing jointly; for income limit for single, subtract $5,000 |
It reduces the amount of tax owed, and may be returned in the form of a refund.
An Individual Development Account
An Individual Development Account is a matched savings program to help qualifying participants save towards a home, education, or business goal.
| Target Audience - Individual Development Accounts | |
|---|---|
| Household Size | Income Limit |
| 1 | $ 21,600 |
| 2 | $ 29,140 |
| 3 | $ 36,620 |
| 4 | $ 44,100 |
| 5 | $ 51,580 |
| 6 | $ 59,060 |
| 7 | $ 66,540 |
| 8 | $ 74,020 |
| *For family units of more than 8 members, add $3,740 for each additional member. | |
