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Level 1
posted Sep 27, 2023 3:29:06 PM

EITC -- What is eligibility

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Level 15
Sep 27, 2023 3:30:47 PM

Go to this IRS website and use the link to see if you qualify for EITC - https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit-eitc

Employee Tax Expert
Sep 27, 2023 3:32:31 PM

Hi there, happy to help!

Low- to moderate-income workers with qualifying children may be eligible to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) if certain qualifying rules apply to them.

You may qualify for the EITC even if you can't claim children on your tax return. Find out how to claim the EITC without a qualifying child.

Basic Qualifying Rules

To qualify for the EITC, you must:

Special Qualifying Rules

The EITC has special qualifying rules for:

If you're unsure if you qualify for the EITC, use IRS Qualification Assistant.
Click here for the IRS reference link.