About Indiana Earned Income Tax Credit
Indiana offers a state EITC equal to 10% of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. If you work and have low-to-moderate income, you may get a state tax refund on top of the federal EITC.
How to Apply in Indiana
- File your federal tax return claiming the federal EITC
- File Indiana state tax return (Form IT-40) — the state EITC is calculated automatically
- Free tax filing help available through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
- Find a free VITA site at 211.org or call 2-1-1
Contact & Official Links
Official website: in.gov/dor/i-am-a/individual/tax-credits
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Indiana Earned Income Tax Credit is one of many programs you may be eligible for. Beneify screens your household against the full program list — free, private, about 3 minutes.
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How much is Indiana Earned Income Tax Credit worth?
Indiana Earned Income Tax Credit: Up to ~$700/year (10% of federal EITC). Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$58 per month.
Indiana Earned Income Tax Credit: Up to ~$700/year (10% of federal EITC). Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$58 per month.
How do I apply for Indiana Earned Income Tax Credit in Indiana?
To apply: File your federal tax return claiming the federal EITC. File Indiana state tax return (Form IT-40) — the state EITC is calculated automatically. Free tax filing help available through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Official website: https://www.in.gov/dor/i-am-a/individual/tax-credits/
To apply: File your federal tax return claiming the federal EITC. File Indiana state tax return (Form IT-40) — the state EITC is calculated automatically. Free tax filing help available through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Official website: https://www.in.gov/dor/i-am-a/individual/tax-credits/
Who qualifies for Indiana Earned Income Tax Credit?
Indiana offers a state EITC equal to 10% of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. If you work and have low-to-moderate income, you may get a state tax refund on top of the federal EITC. Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.
Indiana offers a state EITC equal to 10% of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. If you work and have low-to-moderate income, you may get a state tax refund on top of the federal EITC. Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.