topic Re: EIC in Deductions & credits

EIC

Rosa Alvarez — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:24:25 GMT

Last year 2021, I qualify for EIC. For 2022, Turbo Tax said I dont qualify for EIC. Im 68 years old and, and my income was 6,500.

Re: EIC

VolvoGirl — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:59:00 GMT

Do you have a child? The rules went back to before 2020. 2020 and 2021 had special rules, there was no age limit and you didn't need a child. And there is no lookback provision.

If you are under 25 or over 65 you need a qualifying child to get the EIC.

EIC Qualifications

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-are-the-qualifications-for-the-earned-income-credit-eic-or-eitc/00/25603

Re: EIC

ShirlynW — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:59:00 GMT

You do not meet the rules to qualify for EIC. You must be under age 65.

To claim the EITC without a qualifying Child you must meet all of the following rules:

Meet the EITC basic qualifying rules
Have your main home in the United States for more than half the tax year
- The United States includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. military bases. It does not include U.S. possessions such as Guam, the Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico
Not be claimed as a qualifying child on anyone else's tax return
Be at least age 25 but under age 65 (at least one spouse must meet the age rule).