For earned income credit, does a restricted security card that is only valid for work with dhs authorization count? or is that the same as a not valid for employment?

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Mar 20, 2021 8:40:34 AM

Yes, if you have a Social Security card that says "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" then you have a valid SSN for the Earned Income Credit. (Publication 3211)

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For earned income credit, does a restricted security card that is only valid for work with dhs authorization count? or is that the same as a not valid for employment?