2004 EIC Outreach Campaign Kit Coming Soon, 8/27/03

We are in the process of preparing the 2004 Earned Income Credit Campaign Outreach Kit for release this fall. The kit will contain up-to-date fact sheets on the EIC and the Child Tax Credit, as well as further details and examples concerning the new EIC pre-certification eligibility rules. As always, it will include promotional materials (posters, flyers, envelope stuffers) in English and Spanish, sample tax forms and a comprehensive guide full of ideas on how to run a successful outreach campaign to reach workers eligible for these valuable tax credits and how to link them to free tax filing assistance.

Up-to-Date EIC Eligibility Information for Tax Year 2003

For those of you who want to get a head start on getting the word out about the EIC, the income eligibility guidelines and maximum credit amounts for tax year 2003 are listed below:

Families with one child who earn less than $29,666 in 2003 (or less than $30,666 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $2,547.

Families with two or more children who earn less than $33,692 in 2003 (or less than $34,692 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $4,204.

Workers without a qualifying child who earn less than $11,230 in 2003 (or less than $12,230 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $382.

Investment Income Limit = $2,600.

Child Tax Credit = up to $1,000 per child
Workers must earn over $10,500 in 2003 to qualify for refund.