Statistical sample

For tax year 2023 EITC returns processed in 20241

As of December 2024, more than 23 million workers and families received about $64 billion in EITC.

  • 27% received EITC without a qualifying child
  • 36% received EITC with one qualifying child
  • 24% received EITC with two qualifying children
  • 13% received EITC with three or more qualifying children

Average amount of EITC received nationwide was about $2,743

EITC recipients by filing status

  • 31% Single
  • 50% Head of Household
  • (.52%) Married Filing Separate
  • 19% Married Filing Jointly and Qualifying Surviving Spouse

EITC returns by filing method

  • 3% paper
  • 97% e-file

EITC returns by preparation methods

  • 51% paid preparer
  • 47% self-prepared
  • 2% Other (volunteer and IRS-reviewed)

1EITC year-end data, December 2024