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posted Jun 1, 2019 10:04:18 AM

My income is 6,048.00 from SS.My wife has one w2 of 370.00 with zero paid out to federal? After a couple attempts our refund shows $29 EIC. Any advice on how to get more?

Should we file joint or separate? I can't claim her as my dependent bc we are married nor can I claim Head of Household. I take care of her financially, physically and she has many mental health issues. Advice please??

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Jun 1, 2019 10:04:20 AM

You cannot get earned income credit at all if you file separate returns.  The EIC you are getting is based on the amount your spouse has that W-2 for.  You cannot get EIC for Social Security.