How much earned income credit should a family with 3 kids get if they make less than $30,000?

Depends upon how much less than $30,000. At $30k it will be around $2,600 or so for 2009. At half that income it would be around $5,000.

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The maximum EIC credit for 2009 for 3 or more children is $5,657 (and you fall within the income guidelines).