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fasteddie577
Level 6
March 15, 2021
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Earned Income Credit

  • March 15, 2021
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Can my daughter claim her son who is 20 years old, but disabled for earned income credit? Thanks

Best answer by DoninGA

The IRS has specific requirements for indicating a dependent is disabled -

 

Permanently and totally disabled.

Your child is permanently and totally disabled if both of the following apply.
• He or she can't engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition.
• A doctor determines the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can lead to death

 

If he is disabled based on those requirements she should indicate he is disabled and then be eligible for the EIC

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DoninGA
Level 15
DoninGALevel 15Answer
Level 15
March 15, 2021

The IRS has specific requirements for indicating a dependent is disabled -

 

Permanently and totally disabled.

Your child is permanently and totally disabled if both of the following apply.
• He or she can't engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition.
• A doctor determines the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can lead to death

 

If he is disabled based on those requirements she should indicate he is disabled and then be eligible for the EIC

fasteddie577
Level 6
March 15, 2021

Thank you.