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Grandparent taxpayers don’t realize they could benefit from the earned income tax credit The earned income tax credit benefits millions of tax- payers who qualify by putting more money in their pock- ets. This money can help with things like food, gas, cloth- ing and even saving for a rainy day. Grandparents who work and are also raising grandchil- dren can also benefit from the EITC. These individuals who are caring for their grandchildren should find out if they qualify. It’s important because they’re often not aware they could claim these children for the EITC. The EITC is a refundable tax credit. This means those who qualify and claim the credit could pay less federal tax, pay no tax, or even get a tax refund. Grandparents who are the primary caretakers of their grandchildren – as with all taxpayers – should remember these facts about the credit: • A grandparent who works and has a qualifying child may be eligible for the EITC, even if the grandpar- ent is 65 years of age or older. • The grandchild must meet the qualifying child re- quirements for EITC. • Special rules and restrictions apply if the child’s par- ents or other family members also qualify for EITC. • Eligible grandparents must file a tax return and claim the credit, even if they don’t owe any tax or aren’t required to file.

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