Say who's in your household, roughly what you earned, and whether you filed. In a few seconds you get the credits you likely qualify for, the years you can still go back and claim, the documents to gather, and how to file free with a certified volunteer. No account. Nothing stored.
Free — takes 30 seconds
Who lives with you and their ages, roughly what you earned (W-2, 1099, cash), whether you're married, and whether you filed last year and the years before.
Why this exists
People skip filing because they didn't earn much — which is exactly when the credits are largest. Others pay a preparer who never asks about the kids. This tells you what you likely qualify for, which past years are still open, and where to file it free.
How it works
Who, ages, about what you earned, whether you filed. Nothing is saved.
Which credits, why, which years you can still claim — in English or Spanish.
The document list, the site locator, and the transcript check — and the intake pack in the organization version.
Plans
The whole point is that you shouldn't pay $250 to find out you're owed money. The licence is for the church, school, credit union or VITA partner that wants its site hours and intake pack on the page.
Your VITA site, hours and appointment link on the page; printable intake packs for every family; a members-only link for your app or newsletter.
For a church, a school's family liaison or a community group that wants every family checked before April.
Free for individuals, always. Licence prices in USD, handled by Stripe.
Common questions
Tax Credit Check never gives you a dollar figure — it only tells you which credits you likely qualify for. For your family size, the IRS EITC tables and the IRS Child Tax Credit page show the range, and a certified VITA preparer computes the real number for free. These credits are often worth thousands, per the IRS EITC tables, but this tool is not tax advice.
Yes, often. The IRS lets you file and claim a refund for a past year within three years of its original due date, so several recent tax years may still be open. The exact cutoff date depends on the year, so confirm it with a VITA preparer or Get Transcript before you assume a year is closed.
Yes — Tax Credit Check is free, always, and there's no account. Nothing you type is stored. Filing your actual return is also free if you use an IRS-certified VITA volunteer or IRS Free File.
Yes, cash and 1099 income must be reported, and reporting it honestly can actually increase your EITC if you're a low earner. Self-employment tax also applies, but a VITA preparer handles all of that math for free. Never leave income off or inflate it.
If you file with an ITIN, you can't claim the EITC yourself, per the IRS. But per the IRS Child Tax Credit page, you may still be able to claim the Child Tax Credit for a child who has a valid SSN — a VITA preparer can confirm your specific situation.
Tax Credit Check nunca le da una cifra exacta en dólares — solo le indica qué créditos probablemente le corresponden. Para el tamaño de su familia, las tablas del EITC del IRS y la página del Crédito Tributario por Hijos del IRS muestran el rango, y un preparador certificado de VITA calcula la cifra real, gratis. Estos créditos suelen valer miles de dólares, según las tablas del EITC del IRS, pero esta herramienta no es asesoría fiscal.
Sí, muchas veces. El IRS permite declarar y reclamar un reembolso de un año pasado dentro de los tres años posteriores a su fecha límite original, así que varios años recientes pueden seguir abiertos. La fecha exacta límite depende del año, así que confírmela con un preparador de VITA o con el servicio de Transcripción del IRS antes de suponer que un año ya está cerrado.
Sí — Tax Credit Check es gratis, siempre, y no requiere crear una cuenta. No se guarda nada de lo que usted escribe. Declarar su planilla real también es gratis si usted usa un voluntario certificado de VITA por el IRS o el programa IRS Free File.
Sí, el ingreso en efectivo y el reportado en el formulario 1099 deben declararse, y declararlo honestamente puede incluso aumentar su EITC si usted tiene ingresos bajos. También aplica el impuesto de trabajo por cuenta propia, pero un preparador de VITA se encarga de todos esos cálculos, gratis. Nunca omita ni infle sus ingresos.
Si usted declara con un ITIN, no puede reclamar el EITC usted mismo, según el IRS. Pero según la página del Crédito Tributario por Hijos del IRS, es posible que aún pueda reclamar ese crédito para un hijo que tenga un número de Seguro Social válido — un preparador de VITA puede confirmar su situación específica.
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