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How do I know if I qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?

Generally, if you qualified for a federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), you also qualify for the Illinois EITC. You must complete Schedule IL-E/EITC, Illinois Exemption and Earned Income Credit, to figure your credit amount. 

For tax year 2023 and after, the Illinois EITC was expanded in accordance with Public Act 102-0700. Taxpayers, who otherwise meet federal income guidelines for the EITC, qualify for the Illinois EITC if the taxpayer is filing with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), or without a qualifying child and is at least age 18 or older (including taxpayers over ages 65). To learn more go to Illinois EITC credit webpage.

If you have additional inquiries, you may submit them on the Questions, Comments, or Requests form.