topic My income is below $63,000, but I can't get the earned income tax credit. I got it last year. What am I missing? in Retirement tax questions

My income is below $63,000, but I can't get the earned income tax credit. I got it last year. What am I missing?

dgroth2525 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:34:33 GMT

Nothing has changed from last year other than more income.

Re: My income is below $63,000, but I can't get the earned income tax credit. I got it last year. What am I missing?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:11:26 GMT

What is your filing status and how many children are you claiming as dependents?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899157-what-are-the-qualifications-for-the-earned-income-credit-eic-or-eitc

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/use-the-eitc-assistant

Re: My income is below $63,000, but I can't get the earned income tax credit. I got it last year. What am I missing?

dgroth2525 — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:46:18 GMT

Married filing jointly. 1 child. Same as last year.

Re: My income is below $63,000, but I can't get the earned income tax credit. I got it last year. What am I missing?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:23:22 GMT

In your post above you mention that your income is "below $63,000. " If you are married filing jointly with one child, you are not eligible for EIC if your income is above $53,120.