Child Tax Credit (CTC) & EITC
Run by Internal Revenue Service, a federal agency
Two major refundable tax credits for working families with children. Millions of eligible families leave thousands of dollars unclaimed every year by not filing.
- Award
- Up to $2,000/child (CTC) + up to $7,830 (EITC)
- Deadline
- Annual, tax filing deadline
- Run by
- Internal Revenue Service
- Federal
Who it's for
- Child under 17 for CTC
- Earned income required for EITC
- Income limits apply
- Must file federal tax return
Internal Revenue Service decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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Child Tax Credit (CTC) & EITC is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. Internal Revenue Service decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.