My wife is 57 and recieves 1099 from here job code 3 disabilty pension . she is under their normal retirement age .she should get eic but system is not givong it

[xmasbaby0]

Are you filing a joint return?  If you file married filing separately she cannot get EIC.

[TomK]

What is earned income?

What is earned income?

It helps to think of earned income as money you work for, as opposed to passive income like interest, dividends, or rental income if you're not in the business of renting out properties.

The IRS defines earned income as:

• Taxable income you earned as an employee, such as wages, salaries, commissions, and tips;
• Profits from operating your business or farm;
• Long-term disability pay, if received before the minimum retirement age;
• Union strike benefits.

The IRS also gives you the option of treating nontaxable combat pay (code Q in box 12 of your W-2) as earned income for the Earned Income Credit (EIC).

Worker's comp, unemployment, and pensions don't count as earned income.

Please read this TurboTax FAQ for additional information on qualifying for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): What are the qualifications for the Earned Income Credit (EIC or EITC)?

{Edited 3/24/19 | 11:58am]