Astoria, OR – According to the state officials, the Department of Revenue is working with the Oregon Department of Human Services and other state agencies and community partners to encourage taxpayers to learn more about this credit and find out if they’re eligible.
One in three Oregon taxpayers eligible to claim the federal Earned Income Tax Credit are not doing so, adding up to an estimated $100 million in unclaimed credits.
While many are unaware of the EITC and other credits, another hurdle is the need for free help filing tax returns. Find information about free tax filing assistance here or call 2-1-1.
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a federal tax credit for people for making up to $63,398 in 2023.
Families may be eligible for a maximum refundable credit of $7,430 on their federal tax return, and a maximum Oregon Earned Income Credit of $891 on their state tax return. Certain taxpayers without children may also be eligible for these credits.
Individuals may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Oregon EIC, and other credits, even if they are not required to file. To receive the refundable credits, however, they must file a federal and state tax return.
