Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit

Illinois EITC piggybacks on the federal credit by using federal eligibility rules to determine whether a family is eligible for the state EITC. In most cases, all Illinois taxpayers with earned income under $68,675 who qualify for the federal credit are eligible automatically.

For tax years beginning on 2023, the state’s EITC is expanded to 20% and eligibility has been expanded to childless workers aged 18–24 and 65 and older, as well as ITIN filers.

Because it’s a refundable credit, families who qualify and claim the credit could pay less federal tax, pay no tax or even get a tax refund when the credit amount exceeds their tax liability.

FAQ

How much is Illinois Earned Income Credit?

Can I get a refund if I owe no tax in Illinois?

If your Illinois EITC is $1,609 and you owe $0 in state income tax, and you receive the full $1,609 as a refund as illustrated in the table below:

How do I claim the Illinois EITC?

To claim the credit, file your Illinois income tax return (Form IL-1040) and complete Schedule IL-E/EIC,¹ then attach it along with a copy of pages 1 and 2 of your federal Form 1040 or 1040-SR.

Illinois Department of Revenue 
(800) 732-8866