State and Federal Earned Income Tax Credits for Working Families Delivered Nearly $3,900 on Average to 665,000 Households this Tax Season

Low- to moderate-income taxpayers received a financial boost this year through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for Working Families, putting more money back into the pockets of Michigan's working families.

For the 2025 tax filing season, the Michigan Department of Treasury issued an average state EITC of $890 to approximately 665,000 recipients. When combined with the average federal EITC of $2,966, eligible families received a total average credit of $3,856.

"During the individual income tax filing season this spring, low- to moderate-income taxpayers saw more money in their pockets," State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. "This tax credit is a lifeline for many working families, helping them pay bills, buy groceries and support their households. Michigan's policies are making a real difference by expanding opportunity for all Michiganders."

The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit for Working Families is designed to support working individuals and families with incomes below a certain threshold. The credit can increase tax refunds or provide a refund even if no state income tax is owed.

To qualify, individuals must meet certain federal edibility requirements and file a federal income tax return, even if no tax is owed or there is no requirement to file a return. Taxpayers who qualify for the federal EITC automatically qualify for the Michigan EITC, which is worth up to 30% of the federal credit.

The amount of the federal EITC depends on income, filing status and number of qualifying children claimed as dependents on the taxpayer's federal income tax return.

In the 2024 filing season, more than 654,000 Michigan taxpayers received the Michigan EITC, with an average credit of $836. The combined federal and state credit that year exceeded $3,600.

The 2025 individual income tax filing season ran from Jan. 27 to April 15. The 2026 filing season will begin in January 2026.