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EITC


Get more from your regular paycheck! The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a special tax benefit for people who work full or part-time jobs. If you qualify, you will owe less in taxes and you may get cash back. Even if you don't owe income tax you can get the credit, but you must file a federal tax return.

To claim the EITC, taxpayers must meet the following...
  • Must have earned income
  • Must have a valid Social Security number
  • Investment income is limited to $3,100
  • Filing status cannot be "married filing separately"
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien all year
  • Cannot be a qualifying child of another person
  • Cannot file Form 2555 or 2555-EZ (related to foreign earned income)

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You need to have worked and earned income less than...
  • Workers without a qualifying child who earn less than $13,440 in 2009 (or less than $18,440 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $457.
  • Families with one child who earned less than $35,463 in 2009 (or less than $40,463 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $3,043.
  • Families with two or more children who earned less than $40,295 in 2009 (or less than $45,295 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $5,028.
  • Familes with three or more children who earned less than $43,279 in 2009 (or less than $48,279 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $5,657.
  • Investment income limit is to $3,100 or less.

Qualifying child criteria
  • The child must meet the relationship, age and residency tests.

Common errors to avoid
  • Taxpayers claim a child who is not a qualifying child.
  • Married taxpayers who should file as married filing separately instead file as single or head of household.
  • Income-reporting errors.
  • Taxpayers or qualifying children with incorrect Social Security numbers.

Trained AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers help persons with low and middle income maximize their legal deductions and credits, resulting in tangible economic benefits to them. These services are provided for FREE. Please call libraries for time and start dates. Beginning January 31, through April 15.

AARP Tax Assistance Site Locations

Angleton Library
401 E. Cedar St., Angleton
(979) 864-1519
Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Brazoria Library
620 S. Brooks St., Brazoria
(979) 798-2372
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Freeport Library
410 S. Brazosport Blvd., Freeport
(979) 233-3622
Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lake Jackson Library
250 Circle Way St., Lake Jackson
(979) 297-1271
Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Pearland Library
3522 Liberty Dr, Pearland
(281) 485-4876
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The VITA Program offers FREE tax help to low-to-moderate income ($45,000 and below) individuals who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in local communities. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and other convenient locations. All locations offer free electronic filing.

EITC FREE Tax Assistance

First State Bank in Clute
Call (979) 265-2511 for an appointment

Pearland Neighborhood Center
2335 Texas St, Pearland
Call (281) 485-1987 for an appointment
 
 

 

 

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