Why are only 3 of my 4 kids qulifying for earned income credit why are all 4 not being qualified?

[stodd8912]

I typed in all fours kids information but when the earned income credit is being totaled up it list 3 of my 4 kids names stating they are eligible but not my 4th child. Why is this?

[macuser_22]

Because that is the way that Congress wrote the law - 3 children is the maximum.

[SweetieJean]

Also see:
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing">https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing</a>

[KatrinaB]

Earned income credit amount you can receive, does not increase after the 3rd child. Please view this IRS link to see the 2019 maximum credit amounts