To claim the earned income credit, you have to file jointly and when you file jointly, you are only filing one return for the two of you and then you claim both of the children on the return. If you were to file married filing separately, you would not be eligible to claim the earned income credit.Please refer to the following FAQ to learn about the advantages of filing married filing jointly. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="
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