EIC

[Latimer]

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?

[Vanessa A]

Why did it say you did not qualify?

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

[Latimer]

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.

[Vanessa A]

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. 

[Latimer]

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

[Latimer]

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. 

[VolvoGirl]

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.