You may only use the "lookback" for the Earned Income Credit if your 2019 Tax Year income was HIGHER.
According to the IRS:
“You may elect to use your 2019 earned income to figure your EIC if your 2019 earned income is more than your 2021 earned income.”
IRS LINK
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