EIC Calculator estimates Earned Income Credit refunds based on earned income, filing status, and qualifying children. It applies official IRS phase-in, plateau, and phase-out logic to show refund impact, optimization level, and income thresholds in a clear, calculation-focused format.
👨👩👧👦 Household Status
Single
Head of HH
Married Joint
ℹ️ Child must have valid SSN and live with you for 6+ months.
💵 Income Mix
Total Estimated Refund
$0
+$0 (Annual Lump Sum / 26)
0%
Optimized
SCENARIO SIMULATOR: IF I EARN MORE?
⚠️ Credit Cliff Warning: You are within $1,500 of the phase-out limit. Additional income will reduce your refund significantly.
Strategic Insights
Optimization
0%
of Max Potential
Expense Effect
$0
per $1k Expenses
Zero Credit At
$0
Income Limit
Unclaimed
$0
Credit Lost
👨👩👧👦 Child Count Comparison
💡 Decision Tools
Should you earn more?
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MARRIAGE PENALTY/BONUS CHECK
If you filed Single: $0
If you filed Jointly: $0
Income Mix Audit
● W-2 (Safe)
● Self-Employment (Audit Risk)
Eligibility Confidence 100%
⏳ Refund Timeline
Estimated Deposit: Late February
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Filed (Jan)Feb 15 (PATH Lift)Deposit
📈 Income Visualizer
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