Can a 17 year old who worked all year and was responsible for herself receive the EIC if filing and claiming herself?

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No, she isn't old enough. She'd have to be at least 25 years old.

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and most likely she is still a dependent anyway

No definitely not a dependent

No, she isn't old enough. She'd have to be at least 25 years old.

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