07/19/2026
📚 2027 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Quick Reference
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Maximum Earned Income Credit
✅ No Qualifying Children – Up to $664
✅ 1 Qualifying Child – Up to $4,427
✅ 2 Qualifying Children – Up to $7,316
✅ 3 or More Qualifying Children – Up to $8,231
2027 Income Limits to Qualify
No Children
• Single/HOH/MFS – $19,540
• Married Filing Jointly – $26,820
1 Qualifying Child
• Single/HOH – $51,593
• Married Filing Jointly – $58,863
2 Qualifying Children
• Single/HOH – $58,629
• Married Filing Jointly – $65,899
3 or More Qualifying Children
• Single/HOH – $62,974
• Married Filing Jointly – $70,224
💰 Investment Income Limit: $12,200
⚠️ Remember: Meeting the income limits alone does not guarantee eligibility. Taxpayers must also meet all IRS Earned Income Tax Credit requirements, including due diligence rules, residency, filing status, and qualifying child tests (when applicable).
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