Vanessa A
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After you file

Delete the W-2 you entered and try to enter your IHSS payments by following these instructions:

 

  1. Select income
  2. Miscellaneous Income which is under Less Common Income
  3. Other Income Not already reported on a Form W-2 or Form 1099
  4. Select Yes to did you receive any other wages
  5. Continue to the box that asks for your Medicaid Waiver payments
  6. You will be asked about using this income for the Earned Income Credit
  7. After you do this, you will need to visit the credits and deduction section to answer the Earned Income Credit questions.
  8. Continue through to file your return

Also, are you sure you do qualify for the Earned Income Credit?  Click here to be sure you qualify. 

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