Deductions & credits

It depends.  If you're single with no dependent, you may not qualify for earned income tax credit if adjusted AGI was more than $15,820 in 2020. Otherwise, you may be eligible to claim the EITC without a qualifying child if you meet all the following rules.

• Meet the EITC basic qualifying rules
• Have your main home in the United States for more than half the tax year

• Not a qualifying child on anyone else's tax return

• Be at least age 25 but under age 65 at the end of the tax year (usually Dec. 31)
• Your adjusted gross income (AGI) must be less than: $50,954 ($56,844 for married filing jointly) if you have three or more qualifying children,  $47,440 ($53,330 for married filing jointly) if you have two qualifying children, $41,756 ($47,646 for married filing jointly) if you have one qualifying child, or  $15,820 ($21,710 for married filing jointly).

You are not eligible to claim the EITC if:

• Your filing status is married filing separately
• You filed a Form 2555 (related to foreign earned income)
• You or your spouse are nonresident aliens.