March 1 - Deadline for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Employee Notification PDF Print E-mail

2/11/10

During the 81st Legislative Session, HB 2360 passed amending Section 1, Title 3 of the Labor Code to require employers to notify employees, by March 1 of each year, of the general eligibility requirements for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC is a refundable income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families.  You may notify employees:

1.    In person;

2.    Electronically at the employee’s last known e-mail address;

3.    Through a flyer included, in writing or electronically, as a payroll stuffer; or

4.    By mailing the information to the employee at the employee’s last known address.

Additional information is available at the following website http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ui/tax/eitc_notice.pdf.