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JohnB5677
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Do we qualify for the EITC since we made around $39,000 with a household size of 3?

Yes you may be.

What are the qualifications for the Earned Income Credit (EIC or EITC)?

  • Have earned income.
  • Have been a US citizen or resident alien for the entire tax year.
  • Have a valid Social Security number (not an ITIN) for yourself, your spouse (if filing jointly), and any qualifying children on your return.
  • Not have investment income exceeding $11,000.
  • Not be filing a Form 2555 or 2555-EZ.
  • File a return with the Single, Married Filing Jointly, Head of Household, or Qualifying Surviving Spouse filing status, even if you're not required to file a return.

In addition, both your earned income and Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) may not exceed:

  • $17,640 if you're not claiming a qualifying child ($24,210 if filing jointly).
  • $46,560 if you're claiming one qualifying child ($53,120 if filing jointly).
  • $52,918 if you're claiming two qualifying children ($59,478 if filing jointly).
  • $56,838 if you're claiming three or more qualifying children ($63,398 if filing jointly).

If you're not claiming a qualifying child:

  • You (and your jointly filing spouse) can't be claimed as a qualifying child or dependent on anyone else's return.
  • You must be at least age 25 but under age 65 (at least one spouse must meet the age rule).

Also, the IRS has a   EITC Assistant

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Do we qualify for the EITC since we made around $39,000 with a household size of 3?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899157-what-are-the-qualifications-for-the-earned-income-credit-e...

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/use-the-eitc-assistant

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JohnB5677
Expert Alumni

Do we qualify for the EITC since we made around $39,000 with a household size of 3?

Yes you may be.

What are the qualifications for the Earned Income Credit (EIC or EITC)?

  • Have earned income.
  • Have been a US citizen or resident alien for the entire tax year.
  • Have a valid Social Security number (not an ITIN) for yourself, your spouse (if filing jointly), and any qualifying children on your return.
  • Not have investment income exceeding $11,000.
  • Not be filing a Form 2555 or 2555-EZ.
  • File a return with the Single, Married Filing Jointly, Head of Household, or Qualifying Surviving Spouse filing status, even if you're not required to file a return.

In addition, both your earned income and Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) may not exceed:

  • $17,640 if you're not claiming a qualifying child ($24,210 if filing jointly).
  • $46,560 if you're claiming one qualifying child ($53,120 if filing jointly).
  • $52,918 if you're claiming two qualifying children ($59,478 if filing jointly).
  • $56,838 if you're claiming three or more qualifying children ($63,398 if filing jointly).

If you're not claiming a qualifying child:

  • You (and your jointly filing spouse) can't be claimed as a qualifying child or dependent on anyone else's return.
  • You must be at least age 25 but under age 65 (at least one spouse must meet the age rule).

Also, the IRS has a   EITC Assistant

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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