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posted Jan 22, 2020 12:54:35 AM

I live overseas because of the military and I don't qualify for EIC and why don't I? Family of 3, spouse doesn't work and have 1 kid. Why does living overseas because of the military doesnt qualify me

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Jan 22, 2020 9:49:55 AM

You might qualify for the Earned Income Credit if you meet all the requirements. Please review the requirements here: Earned Income Credit (EIC) qualification.

 

Please ensure that you selected “Yes” to the “Did you live in the U.S. for more than six months in 2019?” question since members of the military stationed outside the United States are considered to have their main home in the United States for tax purposes.

  1. Login to your TurboTax Account 
  2. Click "Work on other tax breaks"
  3. Click "Federal" from the left side of your screen
  4. On the top click on “Deductions & Credits”
  5. Scroll down to “You and Your Family” and click “Show more
  6. Click on “Revisit” next to “Earned Income Credit (EIC)
  7. Continue until “Did you live in the U.S. for more than six months in 2019?