2010 - 2011 - 2012
IRS Earned Income Credit Changes

Explanations of some changes to the credit for 2010 - 2011 - 2012.

For 2010: The maximum amount of the credit has increased to $5,666 and the income limit is $48,362

For 2011: The maximum amount of credit has increased to $5,751 and the income limit is $49,078

For 2012: The maximum amount of credit has increased to $5,891 and the income limit is $50,270

One change is that there will be no more advanced payments.

For 2012 Tax Year Earned Income Tax Credit was
(for qualified children)

Then American Recovery and Reinvestment Act gave us an additional credit for the third or more children.

Although it was going to run out by the end of 2010 it has been extended till the end of 2012.

Investment income amount increased. The maximum amount of investment income you can have and still get the credit has increased to $3,200 for 2012

The earned income tax credit will not affect your benefits even if you receive public assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, or are provided with live in low-income housing.

Nontaxable combat pay election. You can elect to include your nontaxable combat pay in earned income when you figure your earned income credit for 2010 - 2011 - 2012.

For 2010 Tax Year Earned Income Tax Credit was
(for qualified children)

Here is the free downloadable PDF 2011 Earned Income Credit 1040 form

Here is the free downloadable PDF 2010 Earned Income Credit 1040 form

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