Who Qualifies for the EITC?

You must have worked in 2007 and your annual income is below:

• $37,783 for taxpayers with more than one child ($39,783 for married and filing jointly) to receive a credit up to $4,716.

• $33,241 for taxpayers with one child ($35,241 for married and filing jointly) to receive a credit up to $2,853.

• $12,590 for taxpayers  with no child ( $14,590 for married and filing jointly) to receive a credit up to $428.

Choose How To File Your Tax Return

Do you want to file your tax return yourself? 

• IRS Free File.  IRS Free File allows on-line federal income tax preparation and e-filing through a partnership agreement between the IRS and members of the tax software industry.  Some vendors also offer free state tax filing services as well.  Click here to access the IRS Free File website.   
  
  Who Qualifies to Use IRS Free File:  Anyone with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $54,000 or less may use this free service.  Some of the IRS Free File software companies have additional requirements so read the instructions carefully.  And, not all of the IRS Free File vendors offer free state tax filing.

Would you like someone to prepare your tax return for you?  
If so, these options are available to you:

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.  VITA is an IRS program that offers free tax preparation services.  Sites are run by trained volunteers and are located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, credit unions, and so on.  To find a VITA site near you, click here or go to the "Tax Site Locations" link found on the left of your screen.

Who Qualifies to Use Services at VITA Sites:  Anyone with a household income of less than $40,000 per year (income eligibility generally changes annually).  Taxpayers with complex tax returns may not be eligible. 

• AARP Tax-Aide.  This program, in partnership with the IRS and AARP, offers free tax preparation to those age 60 and older, and also to low- and moderate-income people under age 60.  To find an AARP Tax-Aide site near you, click here or go to the "Tax Site Locations" link found on the left of your screen.  You may also call (888) 227-7669 or visit the AARP Tax-Aide website to find a location near you. 
  
  Who Qualifies to Use Services at AARP Sites:  Anyone age 60 or older, regardless of income.  Those under 60 years of age who are low- to moderate-income are also eligible to use the AARP tax services.