|
Number of Children |
Earned Income/Adjusted
Gross Income MUST
be Less Than: |
Maximum Earned Income
Credit** |
|
0 |
| $15,880 if
filing status is Married Filing Jointly |
| $12,880 for all
other filing statuses* |
|
$438 |
|
1 |
| $36,995 if
filing status is Married Filing Jointly |
| $33,995 for all
other filing statuses* |
|
$2,917 |
|
2 or More |
| $41,646 if
filing status is Married Filing Jointly |
| $38,646 for all
other filing statuses* |
|
$4,824 |
|
*Excludes "Married Filing
SEPARATELY." Taxpayer's using this filing status CANNOT claim
the Earned Income Credit. |
|
|
**You MUST use the IRS tables to
determine the exact amount of earned income credit. |
|
|
The
Earned Income Credit CANNOT be claimed if investment income
exceeds $2,950. |
|