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AmyC
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My children receive WIC and Quest benefits from the state. Does that mean they receive public assistance?

Yes. Those are government programs.

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My children receive WIC and Quest benefits from the state. Does that mean they receive public assistance?

Do we qualify for EIC? Or do I omit them?

ColeenD3
Expert Alumni

My children receive WIC and Quest benefits from the state. Does that mean they receive public assistance?

To qualify for and claim the Earned Income Credit you must:

  • Have earned income; and
  • Have been a U.S. citizen or resident alien for the entire tax year; and
  • Have a valid Social Security number (not an ITIN) for yourself, your spouse (if filing jointly), and any qualifying children on your return; and
  • Not have investment income exceeding $3,600; and
  • Not be filing a Form 2555 or 2555-EZ; and
  • File a return with the Single, Married Filing Jointly, Head of Household, or Qualifying Widower filing status, even if you're not required to file a return

My children receive WIC and Quest benefits from the state. Does that mean they receive public assistance?

Thank you. What about for my dependents.? 

JohnW222
Expert Alumni

My children receive WIC and Quest benefits from the state. Does that mean they receive public assistance?

To see if your dependents make you eligible for EIC with a qualifying child, please see the TurboTax Help article What is a qualifying child for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) in 2019?for more information.

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