The Internal Revenue Service recently boosted the earned income tax credit for 2026, potentially increasing refunds for low-income families.

The IRS adjusts tax brackets and filing requirements based on inflation, and for tax year 2026, the IRS has adjusted requirements that will increase the maximum Earned Income Tax Credit.

The bump could help boost tax refunds for qualifying low- and moderate-income families.

Read more: New income tax brackets announced: 2026 standard deduction increases, rates

Families with three or more children may receive up to $8,231 when filing their taxes in 2027, according to the new federal income tax brackets released by the IRS .

The maximum credit for families with two children will increase to $7,316, up from $7,152 in 2025 . Those with one chi

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