To claim the EIC on your U.S. tax return, your home (and your spouse’s if filing a joint return) must have been in the United States for more than half the year. If you have a child and are interested in the child tax credit, the child must have lived with you in the United States for more than half the year.
The IRS offers various options for making monthly payments:
- Direct debit from your bank account,
- Payroll deduction from your employer,
- Payment by EFTPS,
- Payment by credit card or debit card via phone or Internet,
- Payment via check or money order,
- Payment with cash at a retail partner.
- Yes, someone can pay on your behalf.
