The details below include information on eligibility and to apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. This is a real benefit that you may be eligible to receive. Please DO NOT call your local WIC office regarding this benefit.

Did you know that at tax time, you may be eligible for tax credits that can give you money back and boost your income? The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is available for individuals and families. Individuals aged 25-64 who worked in 2023 could get up to $600 from the IRS.

Working families with children could get as much as $7,430. Eligible Oregonians could make up to $24,210 without kids or $63,398 with kids in 2023 and qualify for the EITC. You, your spouse, and any child you claim must have a valid Social Security number (SSN) to receive the EITC.

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is available for Oregonian families that worked in 2023 and earned more than $2,500. The CTC offers up to $2,000 per qualified child. Children must be 16 years old or younger and have an SSN to be claimed for the CTC. You and your spouse must have an SSN or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

These tax credits are not a loan. File your federal taxes by April 15, 2024, to receive this income boost!

For people filing for the first time or who need help completing their forms, free resources for support are available:

• Call 211. They may be able to answer simple questions and connect you with local IRS-certified free tax filing assistance or virtual help.
• Visit GetYourRefund.org to connect online with an IRS-certified volunteer or file your own taxes.
• Free tax preparation services are available for low- to moderate-income taxpayers through the Oregon Department of Revenue.