How is my sister getting 5600 back when she only made 4500 for the year. She has one child under 17 two over 17 one in school. Is this right?

[DanO]

Possibly, depending on if she filled out her return properly.

With her income level being $4,500 (earned income) for the year, she could qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit.  This is a credit that is also refundable.  So if the credit brings your sister's taxes to zero, she could still get money, to the credit limit of $5,572 for two qualifying children. If the child not going to school is under 19, then that would bring the limit to $6,269.

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[monbarren1977]

She is using turbo tax. She is self employed (housekeeping )