in the earned income worksheet there's a section for using the prior year's earned income. if 2020 earned income is higher than in 2019 you must use your 2020 earned income. if it's lower you must complete the section by checking box A yes and entering 2019 earned income in Box B. is 2020 earned income higher than 2019 or did you fail to complete the section for using the prior year's earned income?
