IRS Tax Tip 2018-15: IRS Encourages Native Americans to Check Eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credit

 

IRS Tax Tips January 30, 2018

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Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2018-15 Inside This Issue IRS Encourages Native Americans to Check Eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credit The IRS urges Native American taxpayers to check if they qualify for the earned income tax credit since many workers in Tribal communities often overlook this credit. EITC benefits Native Americans who meet basic rules. Taxpayers must have income from a job, be self-employed, or run their own business. This includes home-based businesses and work in the service industry, construction and farming. Income Limits and Maximum Credit Amounts For tax year 2017, the income limits for all taxpayers' earned income and adjusted gross income must each be less than: Filing Status Qualifying Children Claimed Zero One Two Three or More Single $15,010 $39,617 $45,007 $48,340 Head of Household $15,010 $39,617 $45,007 $48,340 Qualifying Widow(er) with Dependent Child $15,010 $39,617 $45,007 $48,340 Married Filing Jointly $20,600 $45,207 $50,957 $53,930 The maximum credit for Tax Year 2017 is: $6,318 with three or more qualifying children $5,616 with two qualifying children $3,400 with one qualifying child $510 with no qualifying children By law, the IRS cannot issue refunds before mid-February for tax returns that claim the EITC or the additional child tax credit. The law requires the IRS to hold the entire refund — even the portion not associated with the EITC or ACTC. The IRS expects the earliest EITC/ACTC related refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or on debit cards starting Feb. 27, 2018, if these taxpayers choose direct deposit and there are no other issues with their tax return. More Information: Filing for Individuals EITC Assistant Share this tip on social media -- #IRSTaxTip: IRS Encourages Native Americans to Check Eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credit.  http://go.usa.gov/xnGPm Back to Top Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

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