Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit

[trejohn1231]

When I track my refund, it says I claimed one of these things but i dont know how or why.

[Jimesa]

Depending on your income status, you may qualify for EIC even without having children. Please see the IRS link below for more information about Earned Income Credit eligibility:

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/eitc-income-limits-maxim...

Information on Child Tax Credit requirements:

https://www.irs.gov/uac/ten-facts-about-the-child-tax-credit

Also see the below link for additional information:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5556415

{edited 02.16.17}