Why is my student loan interest (1098-e) not being factored into my AGI for the earned income credit? I’m currently a few hundred dollars above the limit but would be under if my student loan in

[AnthonyC · Accepted solution]

Your income must be below both the earned income limit and the AGI limit for the EIC.  See the income levels below.  Also, note that the EIC operates on a bell curve - so even if you were just slightly eligible, you would likely only receive a few dollars.

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/eitc-income-limits-maxim...