MinhT1
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Investors & landlords

Rental income is passive (unearned) income. Social Security income is also unearned income.

 

These 2 income categories don't qualify you for the earned income credit.

 

Please read this IRS document on the definition of Earned Income for the Earned Income Credit.

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