Earned Income and Other Tax Credits

Federal Earned Income Tax Credit

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit for people who worked in 2024. The maximum federal credit is $7,830. Eligibility and credit amount depends on your income, family size, and other factors. Calculate your federal EITC.

Maryland Earned Income Tax Credit

The State of Maryland offers an additional Earned Income Tax Credit for eligible filers. The credit provides a 50% match of the federal EITC for filers claiming dependents and a 100% match of the federal EITC for single filers unable to claim dependents. Eligible ITIN filers may receive this credit.

Montgomery County Working Families Income Supplement

Montgomery County is one of the few local jurisdictions in the country that offers a supplement to the state EITC. The Montgomery County Working Families Income Supplement is a 56% match of the State EITC for eligible county residents. To receive this credit, residents must file a Maryland Tax return. Eligible ITIN filers may receive the WFIS.

Child and other tax credits:

Federal Child Tax Credit
Maryland Child Tax Credit - Households claiming a child under the age of six who have a household income of $15,000 or less may be eligible for this credit
Overview of other Maryland Tax Credits

Education Credits

Tax Credits for Ride Sharing Drivers

Maryland Tax Credits for Homeowners and Renters

ITIN Taxpayers

Those filing with an ITIN are eligible for both the Maryland EITC and the Montgomery County Working Families Income Supplement. All VITA sites serve ITIN taxpayers and can help you receive these valuable credits. The Community Action Agency's VITA program can assist with completing ITIN applications on Wednesdays at the Rockville office. ITIN holders are also eligible for the federal and state Child Tax Credit if their dependents have Social Security Numbers.

Information about ITINs