The Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, is a federal income tax credit for low-income working families and individuals.  Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia have their own version of the EITC.  Most state EITCs are based on the amount of the taxpayer's federal EITC and have the same or similar eligibilty rules as the federal credit.  Many state EITCs are also refundable.

District of Columbia's Earned Income Tax Credit

The District of Columbia's Earned Income Tax Credit is based on the amount of the taxpayer’s federal credit and is refundable.

• State/Jurisdiction: District of Columbia 

• Percentage of federal credit: 40%

• Is it refundable? Yes

• Income eligibility same as federal EITC?  Yes

Get more information from the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue.