The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low-to-moderate income individuals and families receive a tax refund they earned in the previous year. An estimated 22% of eligible Virginians fail to claim their tax credit, losing the opportunity to receive up to $4,400 in additional income.

EITC Eligibility
Must have earned income less than the requirements below.
Must have a valid social security number.
Must have less than $2,650 in investment income.
Must file "married filing jointly."
Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
Cannot be a qualifying child.
Cannot file form 2555 or 2555-EZ.

Income Guidelines
No Qualifying Child: $11,300 single.
One Qualifying Child: 34,001 single.
Two or More Qualifying Children: $38,348 single.

Contact
Linda Midgett, EITC Coordinator
276-619-2249
lmidgett@peopleinc.net

Contacts
Bristol:
276-466-5587

Washington County:
276-623-9000

Buchanan County:
276-935-4747

Dickenson County:
276-926-5600

Russell County:
276-889-0999

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