I did the earned and come credit on the IRS.gov they say I'm eligible for $231 TurboTax says I can't get anything why is that

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Apr 7, 2025 10:44:45 AM

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You can view your TurboTax return.

You can preview your tax return by going to:

On the menu bar on the left that shows.
Select Tax Tools
On the drop-down select Tools
1. Tip: If you don't see the dropdown for Tools,
2. Minimize the federal and state options using the down arrow.
On the popup menu
Select View Tax Summary
On the left sidebar
Select Preview my 1040.
Earned Income Credit is line 27
Schedules 1,2 & 3 are included if you scroll down past your 1040.
To return to the entry screens press Back on the sidebar.

Some key numbers on your 1040 tax return are:

Line 9 - Total Income

Line 11 - AGI

Line 15 - Taxable Income

Line 19 - Child Tax Credit

Line 24 - Total Tax.

Line 25 d - Withholdings.

Line 27 - Earned Income Credit

Line 33 - Payments including Credits.

Line 34 - Overpayments.

Line 37 - Tax owed.

Basic qualifying rules for the earned income Credit

To qualify for the EITC, you must:

Have earned income
Have investment income below the limit
Have a valid Social Security number by the due date of your return (including extensions)
Be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien all year
Not file Form 2555, Foreign Earned Income
Meet certain rules if you are separated from your spouse and not filing a joint tax return