Earned Income Credit

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Can my daughter claim her son who is 20 years old, but disabled for earned income credit? Thanks

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

The IRS has specific requirements for indicating a dependent is disabled -

Permanently and totally disabled.

Your child is permanently and totally disabled if both of the following apply.
• He or she can't engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition.
• A doctor determines the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can lead to death

If he is disabled based on those requirements she should indicate he is disabled and then be eligible for the EIC

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Thank you.