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Yes, age 64 could qualify you for the credit for 2023 even without a qualifying child, if you meet the other eligibility factors. See this TurboTax help article for more information.

 

You stated that you had a qualifying "dependent". For purposes of the Earned Income Credit, the only dependents who qualify are your child who is either under age 18, under 24 and a qualifying student, or totally disabled. See this TurboTax help article for more information.

 

You might also check to be sure that your date of birth is entered correctly in TurboTax. 

 

 [Edited 02/5/24| 8:30am PST]

 

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