Earned Income and AGI Limits (for 2021 tax year)
Earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than:
| If filing... |
Qualifying Children Claimed |
|---|
| Zero | One | Two | Three or more |
|---|
| Single, Head of Household or Widowed |
$21,430 |
$42,158 |
$47,915 |
$51,464 |
| Married Filing Jointly |
$27,380 |
$48,101 |
$53,865 |
$57,414 |
Investment Income Limit
Investment income must be $10,000 or less for the year.
Maximum Credit Amounts
The maximum amount of credit for Tax Year 2021 is:
- $6,728 with three or more qualifying children
- $5,980 with two qualifying children
- $3,618 with one qualifying child
- $1,502 with no qualifying children
For more information on whether a child qualifies you for the EITC, see Qualifying Child Rules or Publication 596, Rules if You Have a Qualifying Child.