If your Box 1 is empty, you can enter the same amount that is in Box 5 into Box 1. Then you make an adjustment to make to negate the income you entered in Box 1, so that is not taxable on your tax return, but still qualifying for EIC and the CTC. @jimpinney68 @hoaleto
Qualified Waiver Payments
Discussion and Tax Expert Barbara's explanation of how to handle different situations.
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