To qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit the child must be your:
- Son, daughter, stepchild, adopted child or foster child.
- Brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, stepsister or stepbrother.
- Grandchild, niece or nephew
Adopted child definition.
An adopted child is a child who is lawfully placed with you for legal adoption.
Foster child definition
For the EITC, you can only claim a foster child that is placed with you by:
- A State or local government agency
- An Indian tribal government
- A tax-exempt organization licensed by a state or an Indian tribal government.
- A court order.
The IRS gives these guidelines for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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