I dont understand why i dont get the earned income credit

[minnieabel]

he beat on me for 21 years i had3 children that are grown but im on disability and i have mental problems because of itand i dont get earned income credit

[ee-ea]

Use the IRS EITC Assistant

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/use-the-eitc-assistant

[xmasbaby0]

You mention having three children that are "grown"----so do you mean you cannot claim them as dependents on your tax return?   If you do not have any children to claim, the EIC is only available to you are under age 65, worked and earned income from working, and  if you had  income less than $17,640 for 2023.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899157-what-are-the-qualifications-for-the-earned-income-credit-e...

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/use-the-eitc-assistant