Can I claim the earned income credit if I made less in 2017 then I did in 2016

[xmasbaby0]

Are you answering that question about the hurricane?

[yonanna111502]

the one about the hurricane is the one that I am interested because I made less in 2017 then in 2016, but I do not live in an area affected by a hurricane, so i am confused how to answer this if I have to meet all the areas or if just one of them.

[KatrinaB]

It depends. Your income level (earned income and AGI) must fall within the IRS guidelines for your filing status. These requirements are as follows:

Single, Head of Household, and Qualifying Widower

• No Children: $15,010
• One Child: $39617
• Two Children: $45,007
• Three or More Children: $48,340

Married Filing Jointly

• No Children: $20,600
• One Child: $45,207
• Two Children: $50,597
• Three or More Children: $53,930

You must also meet the other requirements for claiming the earned income credit. Please visit the TurboTax link below for more information about these requirements.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/tax-deductions-and-credits/earned-income-credit/L4lmLBNWa