H.R. 10955: EITC Age Parity Act of 2026
This bill would change the age rules for the earned income tax credit (EITC), a tax benefit for lower- and moderate-income workers.
What the bill changes
- Under current law, some workers can only qualify for the EITC if they are at least 25 years old and under 65.
- The bill would remove that age range and instead allow eligibility once a person has reached age 18.
Practical effect
- More younger workers, including many people just entering the workforce, could qualify for the EITC.
- People aged 18 to 24 who currently may be excluded by the age rule would become eligible if they meet the other requirements for the credit.
- The bill does not change the EITC for older workers except by removing the upper age limit in the cited rule.
When it would apply
- The change would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
Relevant Companies
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Sponsors
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TrackJudy Chu
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TrackJasmine Crockett
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TrackDwight Evans
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TrackValerie P. Foushee
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TrackJimmy Gomez
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TrackGwen Moore
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TrackEleanor Holmes Norton
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TrackTerri A. Sewell
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TrackShri Thanedar
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TrackRashida Tlaib
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TrackJill N. Tokuda
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Actions
2 actions
| Date | Action |
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| Nov. 05, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| Nov. 05, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
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