MaryK4
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After you file

Generally, earned income includes wages (including non-taxable combat pay), tips, and other payments received for services you personally performed.

 

This usually includes the total of the amounts reported on:

 - Form 1040, line 7 (Wages, salaries and tips)
 - Schedule C, 1040 line 12 (net business income)
 - Schedule F, 1040 line 18 (net farm income) 

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