Who can apply
Indiana’s Department of Revenue says people eligible for the federal earned income credit may qualify for the state credit. The detailed Schedule IN-EIC and IT-40 or IT-40PNR instructions determine the state claim.
What help is available
The credit is calculated through the tax filing process. Do not treat a rough online estimate as the amount due on your return.
Documents to prepare
- Federal return and earned income credit calculation.
- Income statements and relevant business records.
- Dependent and taxpayer identification information.
- The Indiana return and IN-EIC for the correct tax year.
How to get started
Complete the federal calculation
Check the federal EITC rules for your filing year.
Calculate the state credit
Use Schedule IN-EIC and the applicable Indiana return instructions.
File the required schedules
DOR identifies Schedule 5 for resident returns and Schedule F for the relevant nonresident return credits. Use the return booklet to confirm attachments.
After applying
Keep the calculation and supporting records. Read any revenue-agency request before submitting an amendment or a second claim.
Website screenshots
These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.
Common questions
Do I use Schedule 6 for this credit?
DOR’s credit page identifies Schedule IN-EIC with Schedule 5 or Schedule F. Follow your return’s instructions.
Which version of IN-EIC should I use?
Use the version for the tax year being claimed; the current forms page lists 2025 forms.
Is federal eligibility relevant?
Yes. DOR ties the Indiana credit to federal earned income credit eligibility.
Where can I find the calculation instructions?
Use the IT-40 or IT-40PNR booklet linked from DOR’s tax forms pages.
Sources and review
Reviewed October 1, 2026 using Indiana credit requirements and schedules, 2025 individual forms. The provider makes eligibility decisions.
Historical screenshots: source reference.