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Hello, I am wondering if I can elect to NOT take the earned income credit so my return can be processed and sent sooner (due to IRS delay if you take this credit).

 
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Hello, I am wondering if I can elect to NOT take the earned income credit so my return can be processed and sent sooner (due to IRS delay if you take this credit).

No, you do not get that choice.  You just have to wait along with everyone else for the IRS to begin processing returns on January 23.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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Hello, I am wondering if I can elect to NOT take the earned income credit so my return can be processed and sent sooner (due to IRS delay if you take this credit).

No, you do not get that choice.  You just have to wait along with everyone else for the IRS to begin processing returns on January 23.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Hello, I am wondering if I can elect to NOT take the earned income credit so my return can be processed and sent sooner (due to IRS delay if you take this credit).

In fact, if you qualify, the IRS will add it automatically even if you leave it off.
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