Turbotax is not letting me claim the earned income tax credit even though my 2019 earned income is larger than my 2021 earned income. Any ideas why?

[w021akj]

Trying to amend my 2021 return after the IRS sent me a notice saying I could claim the EITC. My 2019 earned income was $13,002 and my 2021 earned income was $9,636. TurboTax says I don't qualify for the EITC when I enter those numbers.

[NCperson]

We'll need more information to understand 'why'.

firsrt, what was on Line 18a on your 2019 tax return? that is your 2019 Earned income Tax Credit.  You are eligible for this tax credit in 2021 IF it is a higher number than the 2021 calcuated number.  

Then   what was your EARNED Income. for 2021? THat is normally just Line 1 if you are a W-2 employee.

Also, what was your filing status for 2021? 

how many children did you claim in 2021? 

from that information , I can explain what occured. 

jsut because your income was higher in 2019 doesn't automatically mean the earned income tax credit is higher in 2019 vs 2021