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posted Feb 16, 2025 10:27:30 AM

I came to US on 17th July 2024 on Green Card. As I didn't stay in US for 6 months, Can I claim EITc?

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Level 15
Feb 16, 2025 10:32:03 AM

Sorry.  No.   One of the requirements for EIC is you had to be a resident for the whole year.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/qualifications-earned-income-credit-eic-eitc/L7w4BFP32_US_en_US?uid=m62rmz09

 

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/use-the-eitc-assistant

 

Expert Alumni
Feb 16, 2025 10:32:58 AM

No.  You cannot claim the EITC since you were not in the US for at least 6 months. 

 

 

To claim the EITC, you and your spouse (if filing jointly) must be U.S. citizens or resident aliens.

If you or your spouse were a nonresident alien for any part of the tax year, you can only claim the EITC if your filing status is married filing jointly and you or your spouse is a:

  • U.S. Citizen with a valid Social Security number or
  • Resident alien who was in the U.S. at least 6 months of the year you're filing for and has a valid Social Security number