@ryangd said "I have no W2 or income this year. I receive disability, which I report. I am quite sure I qualify for the EITC. So, if my income is zero, how do I get the EITC?
Some disability income is taxable and is considered earned income, although most disability income is not.
The earned income credit is first calculated (actually looked up in a table) on your earned income then it is calculated on your total income (AGI). You get the lesser of the two calculated EIC numbers,
So, bottom line, if your income is zero, you can not get any EITC.
If you receive a form W-2 or 1099-R, for the disability income, it is taxable and may be eligible for the EITC. For a detailed explanation, see:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/disability/help/is-disability-income-taxable/00/26023
