Before I was laid off, I was supporting myself. I got on unemployment and was unemployed for majority of the year. Is unemployment benefits consider "earned income"?

jadandavis · ‎February 4, 2021

AlanT222 · ‎February 4, 2021

No, unemployment income is not considered "earned income" for the purpose of receiving the earned income tax credit. However, unemployment income is included in your adjusted gross income, which could have an effect on your ability to receive the earned income tax credit.

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AlanT222 · ‎February 4, 2021

No, unemployment income is not considered "earned income" for the purpose of receiving the earned income tax credit. However, unemployment income is included in your adjusted gross income, which could have an effect on your ability to receive the earned income tax credit.

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Before I was laid off, I was supporting myself. I got on unemployment and was unemployed for majority of the year. Is unemployment benefits consider "earned income"?