Funny as it may seem ... the EIC can be taken on any qualifying person even if they are not your dependent :What is a qualifying child for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) in 2019?To count as a qualifying child for EIC, your child must have a valid Social Security number (not an ITIN).She or he must also:Be your child (including legally adopted), stepchild, eligible foster child, sibling, half-sibling, step-sibling, or a descendant of any of them (for example, your grandchild or niece); andBe permanently and totally disabled or under the age of 19 as of December 31, 2019 (under 24 if a full-time student) and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly); andHave lived with you (or your spouse, if filing jointly) for more than half the year in the United States (unless you were in the military); andNot file jointly with their spouse unless they weren't required to file but did so anyway to claim a tax refund.Related Information:What are the qualifications for the Earned Income Credit (EIC or EITC)?What is earned income?Can I qualify for the Earned Income Credit if I didn't work, was unemployed, or am not required to file a return?

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Can I claim my son for eic if he lived with me 8 months but will file his own taxes on his income for the year

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February 7, 2020
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Best answer by Critter

Funny as it may seem ... the EIC can be taken on any qualifying person even if they are not your dependent :

What is a qualifying child for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) in 2019?

To count as a qualifying child for EIC, your child must have a valid Social Security number (not an ITIN).

She or he must also:

Be your child (including legally adopted), stepchild, eligible foster child, sibling, half-sibling, step-sibling, or a descendant of any of them (for example, your grandchild or niece); and
Be permanently and totally disabled or under the age of 19 as of December 31, 2019 (under 24 if a full-time student) and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly); and
Have lived with you (or your spouse, if filing jointly) for more than half the year in the United States (unless you were in the military); and
Not file jointly with their spouse unless they weren't required to file but did so anyway to claim a tax refund.

Related Information:

CritterAnswer

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Funny as it may seem ... the EIC can be taken on any qualifying person even if they are not your dependent :

What is a qualifying child for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) in 2019?

To count as a qualifying child for EIC, your child must have a valid Social Security number (not an ITIN).

She or he must also:

Be your child (including legally adopted), stepchild, eligible foster child, sibling, half-sibling, step-sibling, or a descendant of any of them (for example, your grandchild or niece); and
Be permanently and totally disabled or under the age of 19 as of December 31, 2019 (under 24 if a full-time student) and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly); and
Have lived with you (or your spouse, if filing jointly) for more than half the year in the United States (unless you were in the military); and
Not file jointly with their spouse unless they weren't required to file but did so anyway to claim a tax refund.