The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC or EIC) is a refundable income tax credit for working individuals and families with modest incomes. As a refundable credit, the EIC becomes a tax refund when the amount of the credit exceeds the amount of tax owed.
For 2014, the credit is worth a maximum of:
In order to qualify for the credit, your adjusted gross income (AGI) must be less than:
Your total investment income must also be $3,350 or less for the year.
See the IRS website EITC Central for more information.