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EIC

Latimer — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:59:12 GMT

Why when filed said I didn't qualify for EIC but then I get a letter from the IRS asking why I didn't claim it and stated I may be eligible for more of a refund?

Re: EIC

Vanessa A — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:54:13 GMT

Why did it say you did not qualify?

How much earned income did you have and how much unearned income did you have?

Re: EIC

Latimer — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:36:39 GMT

I just went by what turbo said. The letter stated I may be eligible for up to a little over $6000 back.

My earned income was 23,377

My taxes do not show unearned income.

Re: EIC

Vanessa A — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:02:36 GMT

To get over $6,000, you would have to be married filing a joint return and have 3 kids.

For your income level, the credit for single with no kids is $0, 1 kid is $3,010 and it goes up to $6,728 for married filing jointly with 3 kids.

When you use TurboTax, it is best to walk through all sections and answer all questions. This will help you get all the credits you are eligible for.

Re: EIC

Latimer — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:10:18 GMT

I have 2 children, married and file HOH. My husband is disabled and doesn't work.

Re: EIC

Latimer — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:12:11 GMT

I've been filing the same way for many many years and this is the first year it was missed. I answered all the questions that turbo asked.

Re: EIC

VolvoGirl — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:16:37 GMT

By the way, if you are married you can not file Head of Household if you live together. You should file a Joint return even if only 1 spouse works. Joint should be better.

Did you claim him as a dependent? A spouse is never a dependent. You just file Joint.