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Reviewed October 1, 2026

Oregon Earned Income Credit

Claim Oregon’s earned income credit through your state tax return. Special state rules also provide a route for some filers using an ITIN.

Who can apply

Federal EITC eligibility generally establishes the Oregon credit. Oregon also describes eligibility when lack of a work-valid Social Security number is the only federal barrier.

What help is available

The credit can increase a refund. Tax-year instructions determine the calculation and any part-year or nonresident proration.

Documents to prepare

  • Income and federal return records.
  • Qualifying-dependent details.
  • Tax identification and any Schedule OR-EIC-ITIN information.

How to get started

  1. Choose tax-year instructions

    Read Revenue’s credit guidance.

  2. Calculate the appropriate credit

    Check the young-dependent rule, Oregon percentage and ITIN schedule if applicable.

  3. File the state return

    Keep calculation records and submit required schedules.

After applying

Save return copies and ask Revenue or a tax preparer about a calculation or amended return.

Website screenshots

These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.

The Oregon Department of Revenue individual tax credits page.
August 2026 reference screenshot.
The Oregon Department of Revenue forms page.
August 2026 reference screenshot.

Common questions

Can an ITIN filer qualify?

Oregon describes a state route when the lack of a work-valid SSN is the only federal EITC barrier.

Is there a separate welfare application?

The credit is claimed on the tax return.

Where can I ask an EIC question?

Revenue lists [email protected].

Sources and review

Checked October 1, 2026 using Oregon EIC and ITIN provisions. USA Assistance background guide. Program staff determine eligibility and available assistance.

Historical screenshots: source reference.