Skip to content
Ohio 211 home page

Eitc | Internal Revenue Service

111 Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20002

Not Applicable.
Eligibility
To receive EITC credit, must have earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) of $68,675 or less during the 2025 tax year.
  • Families with three (3) or more qualifying children who earned less than $61,555 (or less than $68,675 if married filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to $8,046.
  • Families with two (2) qualifying children who earned less than $57,310 (or less than $64,430 if married filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to $7,152.
  • Families with one (1) qualifying child who earned less than $50,434 (or less than $57,554 if married filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to $4,328.
  • Individuals between the ages of 25 and 64 who do not have a qualifying child with an earned income of less than $19,104 (or less than $26,214 for married filing jointly) are eligible for a credit up to $649.
Required documents
Must complete the appropriate tax return based on the taxpayer's circumstances. Free tax preparation assistance is available through VITA sites.
Hours
Varies by location. Same as site hours.
(800) 829-1040
Voice·

voice | Tax Information - Individuals

(833) 553-9895
Voice·

voice | Tax Information - Individual - Language Line

Languages
Website can be translated into languages including Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Haitian Creole, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Utilizes language interpretation services by phone.
Application process
Call the toll-free number for individuals or visit the website for more information.
Fees
The VITA Program offers no fee tax help to low- to moderate-income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Call the toll-free number to locate a local site.
Service area
Tuscarawas County, Ohio Harrison County, Ohio Lorain County, Ohio Cuyahoga County, Ohio Stark County, Ohio United States Jefferson County, Ohio Medina County, Ohio Summit County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio Carroll County, Ohio
Offers the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), sometimes called the Earned Income Credit (EIC), a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. Congress originally approved the tax credit legislation in 1975 in part to offset the burden of social security taxes and to provide an incentive to work. When the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit. To qualify, taxpayers must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they did not earn enough money to be obligated to file a tax return. The EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payments.
Last assured
01/20/2026
Providing organization
Internal Revenue Service
Collects federal income taxes and is responsible for voluntary compliance with tax laws and regulations. Provides tax information and assistance.