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New Member
posted Jan 25, 2023 3:50:52 PM

Why doesnt my age qualify me for the eic this year when i got it last year?

had to remove my nondependent child because other parent claimed already and now says not qualified for eic because of age

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Level 15
Jan 25, 2023 4:09:38 PM

Are you the custodial parent?  What age?

New Member
Jan 25, 2023 4:17:01 PM

We live together but not married. 20 years old. She claimed child last year and this year. Did not make more than 16,000 filing single not claiming dependent 

Expert Alumni
Jan 25, 2023 4:21:52 PM

To qualify for the EIC You must be at least 25 years old but not older than 64.

Who Qualifies for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)