Caregiver in missouri

[Kevswifey2016]

Hi my lil bro was living in my home on hospice from feb 10 2024 till he passed on dec 31 2024 i was recieving home health pay only for month of dec as i didnt kno all that time i could be paid i was given a w2 with my wages an an paper stating 4000 deductible what does this.exactlly mean will we qualify for earned income credit an child dependent credit?

[DianeW777]

It means you are eligible to remove the income from being taxable and also use it for the earned income tax credit (EITC) calculation if you qualify. Follow the steps in the link below to enter your W-2 from IHSS (in home supportive services).

• How do I enter my Medicaid Waiver payments in TurboTax?

It's possible to be eligible for the EITC as a single or married person without children if the overall income is low.

• EITC Tables 

You can review the rules for a qualified relative to see if you would be eligible to claim your little brother.

• Who can I claim as my dependent?