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.

Louisiana's Earned Income Tax Credit

The Louisiana earned income tax credit is based on the amount of the taxpayer's federal EITC amount and is refundable.

• State: Louisiana

• Percentage of federal credit: 3.5%

• Is it refundable? Yes

• Income eligibility criteria same as federal? Yes

• How to claim: Residents can claim this credit on their Louisiana income tax return

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