Employees may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC or EIC), a benefit for working people with low to moderate income, particularly those with children. EITC reduces the amount of tax owed and may provide a refund.
Oregon employers are required to notify their employees about the Earned Income Tax Credit. The notice must:
- Be in English and in the language the employer typically uses to communicate with employees;
- Be provided along with the employee’s W-2 by mail, email or hand-delivery; and
- Provide website addresses for the IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue where the employee can find information about state and federal income tax credits.
To find a sample notice and additional information you can send to employees on the Bureau of Labor & Industries website, click here.
For more information, email bolita@boli.state.or.us or call the Bureau of Labor & Industries employer question line at 971-673-0824.
