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posted Jan 22, 2020 6:12:01 PM

Do I still select "inmate or halfway house" if i was only in jail and on work release for about 2 -3 months?

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Expert Alumni
Jan 23, 2020 10:30:13 AM

Maybe. You can apply for earned income credit (EIC) if you meet all the other requirements and income restrictions.  Having been incarcerated during the year does not make you ineligible. 

 

However, any monies earned while an inmate or while living in a halfway house are NOT considered earned income for EIC purposes. 

 

The software will ask interview questions and let you know if you are eligible for any credits.