I don't understand if I use the year before for the EIC due to hurricane relief then I don't get EIC...I'm making less in 2017 47k 2016 53k do I need to use that rule?

jeanbsalmon · ‎June 6, 2019

Vanessa · ‎June 6, 2019

No, using your 2016 income instead of your 2017 income is optional. You do not need to use the 2016 income. If you want to avoid all questioning regarding the hurricane relief act you can:

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Vanessa · ‎June 6, 2019

No, using your 2016 income instead of your 2017 income is optional. You do not need to use the 2016 income. If you want to avoid all questioning regarding the hurricane relief act you can:

Choose edit (the pencil) next to your name under the personal info summary
scroll down and hit continue
Answer No to the question "were you affected by the 2017 Hurricane".

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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I don't understand if I use the year before for the EIC due to hurricane relief then I don't get EIC...I'm making less in 2017 47k 2016 53k do I need to use that rule?