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null725
Level 13
February 18, 2024
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Should my girlfriend's son be on my Earned Income Credit Qualifying Child Information? Girlfriend and her son(5) have lived with me all year, she's not claiming him

  • February 18, 2024
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He's listed as a dependent on my forms but not listed under the Earned Income Credit Qualifying Child Information part. Am I missing out on any money?

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DoninGA
Level 15
DoninGALevel 15
Level 15
February 18, 2024

Since the child is not related to you they are not eligible as a dependent for the Earned Income Tax Credit.  They are not your Qualifying Child.

JohnB5677
JohnB5677
Level 15
February 18, 2024

To qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit the child must be your:

  • Son, daughter, stepchild, adopted child or foster child.
  • Brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, stepsister or stepbrother.
  • Grandchild, niece or nephew

Adopted child definition.

An adopted child is a child who is lawfully placed with you for legal adoption.

 

Foster child definition

For the EITC, you can only claim a foster child that is placed with you by:

  • A State or local government agency
  • An Indian tribal government
  • A tax-exempt organization licensed by a state or an Indian tribal government.
  • A court order.

The IRS gives these guidelines for the Earned Income Tax Credit.

@DoninGA is correct

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