Can I get earned income credit I have one dependent

[Coleen3 · Accepted solution]

Yes, assuming you meet the qualifications.

To qualify for and claim the Earned Income Credit you must:

• Have earned income; and

• Have been a U.S. citizen or resident alien for the entire tax year; and

• Have a valid Social Security number (not an ITIN) for yourself, your spouse (if filing jointly), and any qualifying children on your return; and

• Not have investment income exceeding $3,450; and

• Not be filing a Form 2555 or 2555-EZ; and

• File a return with the Single, Married Filing Jointly, Head of Household, or Qualifying Widower filing status, even if you're not required to file a return.

In addition, both your earned income and Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) may not exceed:

• $15,010 if you're not claiming a qualifying child ($20,600 if filing jointly);

• $39,617 if you're claiming 1 qualifying child ($45,207 if filing jointly);

• $45,007 if you're claiming 2 qualifying children ($50,597 if filing jointly);

• $48,340 if you're claiming 3+ qualifying children ($53,930 if filing jointly).
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One more thing – if you're not claiming a qualifying child:

You (or your jointly filing spouse) must have been born on or after January 1, 1953; and

You (or your jointly filing spouse) must have been born on or before December 31, 1992; and

You (and your jointly filing spouse) cannot be claimed as a qualifying child or dependent on anyone else's return.