Eligibility
To be eligible for the NJEITC for Tax Year 2021, 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 2021 is:
Filing Status | Qualifying Children Claimed | |||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 or More | |
Single, Head of Household or Widowed | $21,430 | $42,158 | $47,915 | $51,464 |
Married Filing Jointly | $27,380 | $48,108 | $53,865 | $57,414 |