topic TurboTax does not have accurate information for Earned Income credit in Deductions & credits

TurboTax does not have accurate information for Earned Income credit

JakeytCT90 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:21:14 GMT

So on December 8 I realized that the earned income tax credit section of TurboTax it opened and I went in, and I tried to file because I was eligible last year, and now it is saying that I do not meet the age requirement, and I actually have spoken with somebody else, and they said that I do in fact me all the requirements for this credit I think somebody needs to contact TurboTax and let them know that they do not have the correct information for the earned income tax credit. The requirements are not correctly listed as I should be eligible for said credit

Re: TurboTax does not have accurate information for Earned Income credit

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:26:16 GMT

What tax year are you asking about? The criteria for the earned income credit for a 2021 tax return is not the same as the criteria for the EIC on a 2022 return.

Re: TurboTax does not have accurate information for Earned Income credit

JakeytCT90 — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:31:25 GMT

The 2022 tax year. I’m 22 and single with earned income. It says in fine print you have to meet specific requirements. Or you have to be over the age of 19. The IRS confirmed I would have been qualified for the credit.

Re: TurboTax does not have accurate information for Earned Income credit

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:34:51 GMT

Sorry---the IRS has not yet updated its EIC tool. The rules revert to the old rules for a 2022 tax return---you have to be 25 to get EIC unless you have a qualifying child dependent.

Re: TurboTax does not have accurate information for Earned Income credit

NCperson — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 22:41:17 GMT

@JakeytCT90 - yes, in 2021, a 21 year old with no children would have been eligible but that was a short-lived COVID rule. in 2022, a 22 year old with no children is not eligible.