I am looking at the responses here, for application of the same question with respect to 2021 taxes. It sounds as though the EITC can be claimed based on 2019 income, even if 2021 income is zero. However, the link in this response, clearly states that one must have earned income. Does that not apply to 2021, or is it referring to income in the lookback year?
In the 2021 software the amount is applied based on questions, but if end up going back to the "income section" and move to "deductions" without opening any sections, the Credit is disappearing. It is as though the software is saying "yes" one moment and "no" another moment. Given the risks of incorrectly completing the form, I would like to know where exactly this can be confirmed?
