DanielV01
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Deductions & credits

No, the non custodial parent will not qualify.  In order to claim Indiana Earned Income Credit, the taxpayer must be able to qualify for Federal Earned Income Credit.  Since a noncustodial parent cannot received Earned Income Credit for a child not living with them, they cannot qualify for Indiana's Earned Income credit either.  This biref link describes this:  Indiana's earned income credit

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