Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
• Did you make less than $39,783 last year?
• Do you know you could receive up to $4,536
from the IRS?
• Are you between the ages of 25 and 65?
• Do you know you can claim EITC for three years back?
• Do you know FREE tax help is available?
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is for working families with incomes less than $38,348. If you are eligible, you may receive money back from the Internal Revenue Service 
(IRS) even if you don't owe taxes - but you must file a tax return.
Are You Eligible?
Below is a chart to help determine financial eligibility. For example, families with one child, earning less than $33,241, if single, or $35,241, if married, are eligible for the EITC.
| # of Children |
If Single |
If Married |
| 0 |
less than $12,950 |
less than $14,590 |
| 1 |
less than $33,241 |
less than $35,241 |
| 2 or more |
less than $37,783 |
less than $39,783 |
In addition, you must meet the following guidelines:
• Must have earned income.
• Must have a valid Social Security Number.
• Must have been a United States citizen or resident alien all year.
• Must not have investment income exceeding $2,900.
• Cannot be a qualifying child of another person.
Now, Get Ready to Bounce Back!
• Use your refund to get back on your feet.
• Pay bills.
• Open a checking account.
• Attend a local college or university.
• Buy a better car.
• Improve your credit.
• Build savings.
• Buy a home.
• Start a new business.
FREE Tax Preparation Available!
Save money at tax time by having your taxes done for FREE. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are located throughout West Virginia during tax season. Returns can be filed electronically and can be deposited into your bank account within seven to 10 days at no charge.
Most VITA sites will be open in mid-January. For the nearest VITA sites or for more information, contact:
1-866-WVA-EITC or visit us online at www.wveitc.com
Rapid Refund Warning!!
Paid preparers often advertise “Fast Cash Refunds” or “Instant Refunds.” Don’t be fooled! Many of
these quick refunds are LOANS, Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs). When you get a RAL, you are paying to borrow against your own refund with interest.
EITC Tool Kit
Help us spread the word!
Join the Central West Virginia EITC Coalition, covering Boone, Clay, Kanawha, Logan, and Putnam counties. For more information, contact Mary C. Dillon, coalition coordinator, at 340.3520.
Volunteer opportunities available include tax preparer and screen. Click here for job descriptions 
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