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Elijah O'Reilly

EIC (Earned Income Credit) refund amount - will I get all of it back?

Just checked my transcript and saw I qualified for EIC this year. Does this mean I get that whole amount back as a refund? Or does it just reduce what I owe? Never had EIC before and trying to figure out what to expect.

Amara Torres

Tax pro here - The Earned Income Credit is fully refundable, which means you'll get the full amount even if you don't owe any taxes. It's designed to help low to moderate income workers and families. The amount you get depends on your income and number of qualifying children.

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Elijah O'Reilly

omg thank you! That makes so much sense. Do you know how long it usually takes to get the refund?

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Amara Torres

Usually 21 days if filed electronically, but can take longer if there are any verification delays with EIC claims.

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Olivia Van-Cleve

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Mason Kaczka

does it actually work? seems too good to be true 🤔

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Olivia Van-Cleve

100% works! I was stuck waiting forever and it showed me exactly why my refund was delayed and what to do about it. Best $5 I ever spent fr fr

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Sophia Russo

i got EIC last year and it was amazing! definitely helped me catch up on some bills 💯

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Evelyn Xu

make sure u have all ur docs in order tho. they scrutinize EIC claims like crazy these days smh

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Dominic Green

fr fr the IRS be acting sus with EIC claims 🤡

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Hannah Flores

im in the same boat rn. First time getting EIC and its confusing af

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Kayla Jacobson

just dont spend it before u actually get it lol learned that lesson the hard way last year

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William Rivera

facts 💯 gotta wait till that $ hits ur account

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