Eligibility
To be eligible for the NJEITC, you must:
Filing Status
To qualify, you can be a single individual or a married/CU couple who is filing a joint tax return .
You cannot claim an NJEITC if your filing status is Married/CU Couple, Filing Separately .
A qualifying child is a dependent whom is directly related to you by blood or by legal means (ex. marriage, adoption, fostering).
A qualifying child must also:
Examples of qualifying children (dependents)
You must have earned income to qualify for an NJEITC. Earned income includes:
Examples of Income that are Not Earned Income:
Investment Income Limit:
The maximum amount of credit for Tax Year 2020 is:
Single, Head of Household or Widowed | $15,820 | $41,756 | $47,440 | $50,954 |
Married Filing Jointly | $21,710 | $47,646 | $53,330 | $56,844 |