Claim your “Whatever I need it for” money
There’s federal tax refund money waiting for you. Get help claiming it today.
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) are programs to give money back to eligible Philadelphians. It’s your money to use for whatever you want, but you need to file to claim it. Tens of thousands of people miss out on claiming it every year. There’s no reason to leave that money in the government’s pocket when it could—and should—be in yours!
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Don’t pay to claim your refund. Philly has trusted partners that can help you claim the EITC, CTC, and other refunds at no charge.
These trusted nonprofit partners of the City of Philadelphia can help you file and get the money you’re owed.
Claim your money.
Earned income tax credit
Get up to $7,830 back with the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
This is a federal tax refund for working people and families that meet certain income requirements. There’s no catch. No strings attached. It’s your money to use however you want, and you can claim it for free.
You could receive the EITC based on your:
Filing status
You have a valid Social Security number.Income level
You earned less than $59,899 from a job in 2024, if single.Eligibility
You must be at least age 25 but under age 65, if you have no dependents. If you’re younger or older, you might qualify if you claim dependents.
Child tax credit
Get up to $2,000 back per child with the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC).
Parents or guardians of children can receive a bigger tax refund by claiming the CTC. Eligibility criteria and the amount of the refund have recently changed, so contact us today to see if you’re eligible. You can still claim your money for free.
What you should know about the CTC:
Many parents or guardians are eligible.
If your children have a Social Security number and were younger than 17 in 2024, you may qualify. Grandparents, adoptive and foster parents, and others may qualify if they can claim the children as dependents.It’s ok if you didn’t earn a lot.
Even if you didn’t earn enough to file taxes, you might be eligible for some portion of the CTC refund. We can help determine if you’re eligible.It won’t affect your benefits.
CTC refunds don’t count as income and won’t affect your eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid, or other benefits.You don’t need to pay it back.
It’s your money, free and clear, for whatever your family needs.Missed out on CTC previous years?
If you did not file taxes for 2023, 2022 or 2021, you might have missed out on thousands of dollars. Some parents who earned as little as $0 qualified. Contact us to file a prior year’s return and claim the credits you missed out on.
Partner resources
Download materials with details on income tax credits, tips on how to claim money, and locations for free tax help. Use the dropdown options below to access materials in multiple languages.
Fact Sheet
A double-sided sheet with all the most important information about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC).
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Palm Card
A small, easy-to-reference card with instructions for claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC).
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Poster
A poster-sized fact sheet for both the EITC and CTC. Distribute in prominent locations throughout the community to spread the word and help people claim their money.
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Social Media Kit
A series of premade posts about the EITC and CTC to share on all your social media channels. Images and accompanying post copy are provided.
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