My non-SSI, Social Security Disability, was discounted in computing my EITC. Therefore, I was shorted thousands. Yes, I receive RSDI Social Security benefits.

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Go to this IRS website for information - https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/disability-and-earned-in...

Benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance, SSI, or military disability pensions are not  considered earned income and cannot be used to claim the EITC. You may qualify for the credit only if you,or your spouse, if filing a joint return, have other earned income.