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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 3:38:41 AM

Grandparent claiming grandchild with no earned income can I still claim for the EIC

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Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 3:38:42 AM

You must have earned income to claim the earned income credit. No earned income, no EIC.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 3:38:43 AM

So even though my parents claimed him, I can still claim him for the EIC since I worked and lived in their house?

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 3:38:44 AM

The did not claim the EIC on him they couldn't but he is still on their return