JulieS
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

I don't think those two things are related.

 

The IRS is allowing taxpayers to claim Earned Income Credit based on their 2019 income instead of 2021 income, if that gets them a bigger refund. 

 

This is designed to make sure that people don't lose their EIC due to having lost a job or hours due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

The IRS periodically sends letters to taxpayers who are eligible for EIC reminding them of how to file for it. 

 

If you need assistance with the letter, please clarify your question. 

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