Melaine
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Deductions & credits

It depends, while you cousin may qualify as a dependent, there are other factors to consider.  To help you determine this, please see the article by Turbo Tax; Do I Qualify For Earned Income Credit.  For the IRS checklist to see if she qualifies, please visit; IRS, Do I Qualify For EIC  By using these two tools and applying your specific situation, you will get a definitive answer.  Also, when using Turbo Tax, as you answer the questions it will guide you to help determine if you would qualify.