One in 5 people ignore a valuable tax credit that's potentially worth thousands. How to boost your tax refund in 2026

Every tax season, millions of Americans search for ways to boost their refunds. But according to the IRS, a surprising number of people may be leaving significant money on the table by failing to utilize a valuable tax credit that could be worth thousands of dollars. Must Read As CNBC reports, roughly one in five eligible taxpayers fail to claim the earned income tax credit (EITC). This credit can provide up to $8,046 to families with three or more children for the 2025 tax year, yet millions of eligib ...