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The District of Columbia Earned Income Tax Credit (DC EITC)

The District of Columbia Earned Income Tax Credit (DC EITC) is a refundable tax credit designed especially for low- and moderate-income workers. Because the DC EITC is a refundable credit, a person who qualifies for this credit may receive a refund even if they do not owe any taxes for the year. For tax year 2024, the DC EITC is 85% of the federal EITC.

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Who is eligible for the DC EITC?

1. Generally, you can claim the DC EITC if the EITC was allowed on your federal return. The DC EITC is claimed by filing a DC individual income tax return (Form D-40).

2. Generally, you can claim the DC EITC if you have a valid Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and meet all the federal requirements to claim the EITC, except for having a social security number (SSN).

3. Besides not having a social security number and having a valid ITIN, DC also offers the DC EITC to certain filers that do not qualify for the federal EITC. More information on these programs can be found in the "Resources" tab above.

If you have questions about whether you qualify for the EITC, the IRS has guidance available regarding who can claim the federal EITC.

How will my EITC refund be issued?

Your DC EITC will be paid as a one-time payment with your non-DC EITC refund. If your DC EITC refund is $1,200 or more, you may choose to have your DC EITC refund paid to you in 12 equal monthly payments.

If you choose to have your DC EITC paid monthly, each payment will be paid in the same way you received your non-DC EITC tax refund.

Please note: Electing to receive this credit in monthly payments may cause you to lose your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or other federal benefits.