Attention Working Families with Children: You may be eligible for both the Earned Income Tax Credit and 3SquaresVT, saving you thousands of dollars this year!

Working families with children who receive the Vermont Earned Income Tax Credit (VT EITC) are automatically income eligible for 3SquaresVT food benefits.

  • Families earning up to $48,279 may be eligible for EITC (eligibility is based on income, filing status, and number of dependent children).
  • The maximum credit this tax season is $5,657.
Not only is the tax credit an important economic boost, but the connection to 3SquaresVT helps you stretch your food budget further with monthly benefits averaging over $300 for families with children. Plus, your children also become eligible for free school meals as well. In total, these resources add up to thousands of dollars in savings for your family plus more nutritious meals on the table.

For more information about EITC, go to www.irs.gov or call 1-800-829-1040. For free help preparing your taxes, call 2-1-1 to make an appointment in your community.

You can download the 3SquaresVT application by closing this window and clicking on "get an application." Estimate your 3SquaresVT benefit by clicking on "how much can I get?"