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Money earned in work release

bigjames1982 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:35:42 GMT

If I filed taxes, my W2 and the IRS sent me a letter stating that e.i.c. wouldn't count for money earned in a work release center in Florida. So how do I fix my taxes to still get a return? Do I need to amend it? Will the IRS fix the issue and send me my return? Thank you in advance

Re: Money earned in work release

TomD8 — Thu, 23 May 2024 14:08:27 GMT

Did the letter you received from the IRS contain any instructions as to how you should proceed?

Re: Money earned in work release

bigjames1982 — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:26:59 GMT

Just a little confused on how this all works I've never had this issue I'm just curious i if I will still be receiving a tax return from that year even though I worked in the work release I worked online and shows that you do get it what from being in worker leaks but they're saying I don't so I'm not sure just confused this is a letter that I got any help as much appreciated

Re: Money earned in work release

TomD8 — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:15:36 GMT

Unfortunately, money earned while an inmate in a penal institution, including money earned in a work release program or a halfway house, does not count for purposes of the Earned Income Credit.

Re: Money earned in work release

bigjames1982 — Sat, 25 May 2024 18:11:11 GMT

But does it count as earned income. Or is earned income credit the same as the money you made through the year

Re: Money earned in work release

TomD8 — Sat, 25 May 2024 18:38:19 GMT

Yes, it still counts as earned, taxable income. It just doesn't count for purposes of the "earned income credit". This video explains the "earned income credit":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO47tu9CSkU