Deductions & credits

Just $300 under the maximum limit to get EIC?  That is why it is such a small amount.   The EIC is calculated on a bell curve.  Use the IRS tool to see:

 

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/use-the-eitc-assistant

 

 

Or....look at the EIC table from the IRS booklet ---start scrolling on page 27 and keep going to the page with your own income and number of children.

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p596.pdf

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