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Deductions & credits
You need earned income to be able to get EITC. Please see What is Earned Income? and Do I Qualify for the EITC? for details.
VictorW9 is correct "No, Social Security benefits and Social Security Disability (SSDI) do not count as earned income." It is income but not earned income.
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‎April 12, 2020
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