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# [Tax Credits for Staff and Families](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/smccr-tax-credits-for-staff-and-families)

 Written by [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) | Nov 21, 2023, 3:24:49 PM

Tax Credits for Working Families

The Earned Income Tax Credit is available to low- to moderate-income workers with or without qualifying children.

##### BASIC QUALIFYING RULES

- Have worked and earned income under $59,187 (dependent upon tax status and income)
- Have investment income below $10,300 in the tax year 2022
- Have a valid Social Security number by the due date of your 2022 return (including extensions)
- Be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien all year
- Not file Form 2555, Foreign Earned Income
- Meet Certain rules if you are separated from your spouse and not filing a joint tax return

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