just to be clear, I don't have a child - I wouldn't be getting the EIC on the basis of having a child. I normally qualify for EIC on the basis of having earned income that is above zero and below the maximum threshold for claiming EIC. In 2020 I earned zero income ($0 earned income) while receiving unemployment benefits but can still claim a 2020 EIC based on my (higher) 2019 earned income?
