Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Parameters
Use the tables below to find the maximum amount of EITC you may be eligible for based on your adjusted gross income, filing status, and number of qualifying children.
Tax years
Tax Year 2026
| Number of children | Federal EITC | New York State EITC | New York City EITC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $664 | $199 | $199 |
| 1 | $4,427 | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| 2 | $7,316 | $2,195 | $2,195 |
| 3 or more | $8,231 | $2,469 | $2,469 |
| Filing Status | Number of children | Phaseout of credit begins | Phaseout of credit ends (credit equals zero) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married filing jointly | 0 | $18,140 | $26,820 |
| 1 | $31,160 | $58,863 | |
| 2 | $31,160 | $65,899 | |
| 3 or more | $31,160 | $70,224 | |
| All other taxpayers | 0 | $10,860 | $19,540 |
| 1 | $23,890 | $51,593 | |
| 2 | $23,890 | $58,629 | |
| 3 or more | $23,890 | $62,974 |
Investment income cap: Must not exceed $12,200
Tax Year 2025
| Number of children | Federal EITC | New York State EITC | New York City EITC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $649 | $105 | $195 |
| 1 | $4,328 | $1,298 | $1,298 |
| 2 | $7,152 | $2,146 | $2,146 |
| 3 or more | $8,046 | $2,414 | $2,414 |
| Filing Status | Number of children | Phaseout of credit begins | Phaseout of credit ends (credit equals zero) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married filing jointly | 0 | $17,730 | $26,214 |
| 1 | $30,470 | $57,554 | |
| 2 | $30,470 | $64,430 | |
| 3 or more | $30,470 | $68,875 | |
| All other taxpayers | 0 | $10,620 | $19,104 |
| 1 | $23,350 | $50,434 | |
| 2 | $23,350 | $57,310 | |
| 3 or more | $23,350 | $61,555 |
Investment income cap: Must not exceed $11,950
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