Get The Earned Income Tax Credit
Don't owe taxes? You may still qualify.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax credit for people who have earned income in 2005 under $37,263. A tax credit usually means more money in your pocket. It reduces the amount of tax you owe.

EITC may even result in a refund.

If you lived with one child in 2005 and your family earned less than $31,030 ($33,030 married filing jointly), you can get up to $2,662.

• File Form 1040 or 1040A
• Attach Schedule EIC

If you lived with two or more children in 2004 and your family earned less than $35,263 ($37,263 married filing jointly)*, you can get up to $4,400.

• File Form 1040 or 1040A
• Attach Schedule EIC

If you had no children living with you in 2004 and you earned less than $11,750 ($13,750 married filing jointly)*, AND you were between ages 25 and 64, you can get up to $399.

• File Form 1040 or 1040A or 1040EZ

Claim All The Tax Credits You Earned

Many working families can now get
the Child Tax Credit too!

• The new Child Tax Credit can be up to $600
  for each child.
• You can even claim for the previous years
  that you may have missed.
• File form 8812

Take The Money, You Earned It.

Tax preparation services will be available beginning January 12, 2005.

When you go to the FREE tax preparation location and apply for your tax credits, bring the following:

• A Social Security card for EACH family member, and
• All items listed that apply to you or your family:
• W-2 forms for all jobs worked in 2004
• All 1099 forms for other income, if any
• Child care provider name, address,
  and tax ID number
• Any other tax-related documents you have received
• Voided bank check for automatic deposit
• A copy of last year’s return.

Remember: All adults on your return need to be present to sign forms.

Free Tax Preparation Locations

Look for the list of FREE tax preparation sites near you, when you are ready to file your income tax return.

For more information on the Earned Income Tax Credit,
please call:
305-468-5900 (Miami-Dade County Answer Center)
(City of Miami Call Center) 305-649-1313 or IRS 1-800-829-1040

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