VACAP's Earned Income Tax Credit Initiative Virginia CASH Campaign

Here are the income limits and guidelines for tax year 2008. Of note is the income limit for MFJ filers with two or more children of $41,646. In the past many marketing and outreach plans capped at those earning less than $40,000.

Note the "Workers making less than" section. Your outreach plans should target them lower income workers who are not used to filing.

• Families with one child who earn less than $33,995 in 2008 (or less than $36,995 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $2,917.
• Families with two or more children who earn less than $38,646 in 2008 (or less than $41,646 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $4,824.
• Workers without a qualifying child who earn less than $12,880 in 2008 (or less than $15,880 for married workers) are eligible for a credit of up to $438.

Workers making less than……

• Single: $8,950
• MFJ: $17,900
• HofH: $11,500

are not required to file a return, but should be encouraged to file since they may qualify for EITC or other tax credits.