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Be alert for fraudulent messages or websites attempting to steal your banking information, login credentials, or credit card details. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will never request personal or financial information via text message. To confirm official communications or contact details, always visit https://tax.illinois.gov.

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What is the maximum amount of Illinois EITC I can receive?

Illinois EITC is calculated as 20% of the federal EITC.

Maximum credit amounts for tax year 2024

The maximum amounts of Illinois EITC for a taxpayer with

  • no qualifying children is $126.
  • 1 qualifying child is $843.
  • 2 qualifying children is $1,392.
  • 3 or more qualifying children is $1,566.