Tax season officially opened yesterday, January 26, but for millions of working Americans, the real headline isn’t the date—it is the quiet expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Often called the “working family’s bonus,” the EITC has been adjusted for inflation and tweaked by the recent tax overhaul. Many people disqualify themselves because they assume they earn too much, but the 2025 thresholds might surprise you. If you haven’t looked at the new numbers, you could be leaving thousands on the table.
