You claim the EITC when you file your federal income taxes. You can
figure the EITC yourself or have the IRS figure
the EITC for you by following instructions on page 25 of IRS
publication 596. Call
(800) TAX-FORM for instructions
on how to get the EITC.
There are places where you can get free tax preparation assistance and help claiming the EITC. Tax preparation
assistance sites can help you calculate exactly how much money you should get back from the IRS. Click
here how to get free help filing your taxes and claiming tax credits.
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To apply for this benefit, you will need: - Valid picture ID
- Proof of social security or a record of the correct social security number(s) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) cards for yourself and your spouse (if you have a spouse) and any dependents you are including in your tax form
- List of the correct birthdates for each person in your household
- All W-2s, 1099s, and proof of other income (if any) for you and your spouse
- A copy of last year's tax return (if available)
If you don’t have regular pay stubs to prove your income, see alternatives here.
The needed documents
section lists all the forms and documents you can use to prove your
household's income, resources, where you live, your social security
number, your citizenship or immigration status, etc.
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