Can I Claim the EITC Without Children?

Yes — the Earned Income Tax Credit is available to workers without qualifying children, though the amount is much smaller: up to $632 in 2024, compared to up to $7,830 for a family with three or more children. To claim it without children, you must be at least 25 years old (or 19 for former foster youth and homeless youth) and not claimed as a dependent by someone else. The income limits are lower than for workers with children. Many low-income workers who don't have children overlook this credit — use the IRS's EITC Assistant at irs.gov to see if you qualify.