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Level 2
posted Apr 4, 2022 7:46:11 AM

EIC

Why when filed said I didn't qualify for EIC but then I get a letter from the IRS asking why I didn't claim it and stated I may be eligible for more of a refund?

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6 Replies
Expert Alumni
Apr 4, 2022 7:54:13 AM

Why did it say you did not qualify?

 

How much earned income did you have and how much unearned income did you have?

Level 2
Apr 4, 2022 8:36:39 AM

I just went by what turbo said.  The letter stated I may be eligible for up to a little over $6000 back. 

 

My earned income was 23,377

My taxes do not show unearned income.

Expert Alumni
Apr 4, 2022 9:02:36 AM

To get over $6,000, you would have to be married filing a joint return and have 3 kids.

 

For your income level, the credit for single with no kids is $0, 1 kid is $3,010 and it goes up to $6,728 for married filing jointly with 3 kids. 

 

When you use TurboTax, it is best to walk through all sections and answer all questions.  This will help you get all the credits you are eligible for. 

 

 

 

Level 2
Apr 4, 2022 9:10:18 AM

I have 2 children, married and file HOH. My husband is disabled and doesn't work. 

Level 2
Apr 4, 2022 9:12:11 AM

I've been filing the same way for many many years and this is the first year it was missed. I answered all the questions that turbo asked. 

Level 15
Apr 4, 2022 9:15:06 AM

By the way, if you are married you can not file Head of Household if you live together.  You should file a Joint return even if only 1 spouse works.  Joint should be better.  

Did you claim him as a dependent?  A spouse is never a dependent.  You just file Joint.