Get the most out of your return with the Earned Income Tax Credit

Your Benefit Fund is working again to ensure you receive everything you’re entitled to in your tax refund. Filing for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can mean thousands more dollars in your pocket. This year, the Benefit Fund is connecting members with the Campaign for Working Families (partnering with the Food Bank For New York City), the nonprofit Ariva and the NYC Free Tax Prep program. If you meet eligibility guidelines, you can receive free tax preparation services in New York City until April 15. Visit our page for more information.

The EITC isn’t a tax refund—it is additional money from the government in the form of a tax credit.

Claim Your Earned Income Tax Credit

The 2024 tax guidelines for EITC are listed below:

• Income below $59,899 ($66,819 if married, filing a joint return) with three or more dependent children
• Income below $55,768 ($62,688 if married, filing a joint return) with two dependent children
• Income below $49,084 ($56,004 if married, filing a joint return) with one dependent child
• Income below $18,591 ($25,511 if married, filing a joint return) with no dependent children

Visit our page for more tax prep information. Or if you need help scheduling an appointment, contact your Outreach Coordinator at OutreachAssistance@1199Funds.org.