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Level 1
June 1, 2019
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Must I enter write-offs which will lower my eic, refund?

  • June 1, 2019
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wife owns small biz w/deductions, I am out of work for whole year workers comp.  we have two children

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Level 15
June 1, 2019

You are required to claim all allowable deductions in computing net earnings from self-employment, You are not allowed to leave out certain deductions to increase your Earned Income credit.

Please read this IRS document for more information:

https://www.eitc.irs.gov/tax-preparer-toolkit/frequently-asked-questions/earned-income-self-employment-income-and-business

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