I am single and eligible for Earned Income Credit (EIC), but Turbotax 2022 says I am not eligible. How can I fix the issue?

[JamesG1]

Hard to know what is happening without seeing the details on your tax return.   See these requirements.

First, you must have earned income.  The IRS defines earned income as:

• Taxable income you earned as an employee, such as wages, salaries, commissions, and tips,
• Profits from operating your business or farm,
• Long-term disability pay if received before the minimum retirement age,
• Union strike benefits.

Here are the requirements to qualify for the Earned Income Credit:

• Have earned income; and
• Have been a U.S. citizen or resident alien for the entire tax year; and
• Have a valid Social Security number (not an ITIN) for yourself, your spouse (if filing jointly), and any qualifying children on your return; and
• Not have investment income exceeding $10,300; and
• Not be filing a Form 2555 or 2555-EZ; and
• File a return with the Single, Married Filing Jointly, Head of Household, or Qualifying Widower filing status, even if you're not required to file a return.

In addition, both your earned income and Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) may not exceed:

• $16,480 if you're not claiming a qualifying child ($22,610 if filing jointly)
• $43,492 if you're claiming 1 qualifying child ($49,622 if filing jointly)
• $49,399 if you're claiming 2 qualifying children ($55,529 if filing jointly)
• $53,057 if you're claiming 3+ qualifying children ($59,187 if filing jointly)

If you are not claiming a qualifying child:

You (and your jointly filing spouse) cannot be claimed as a qualifying child or dependent on anyone else’s return, and 

• You must be at least 18 if you are a qualified former foster youth or a qualified homeless youth, regardless of whether or not you are a specified student
• You must be at least age 19 if you aren't a specified student, qualified former foster youth, or qualified homeless youth
• You must be at least age 24 if you are a specified student, unless you are a qualified former foster youth, or qualified homeless youth

Adjusted gross income (AGI) can be found on line 11 of the 2022 IRS 1040 form.

 

TurboTax software will ask you simple questions and give you the tax deductions and credits for which you are eligible based upon your answers.

@weihuiqiu 

[weihuiqiu]

@JamesG1 thanks for your detailed answer. Did IRS change the 2022 EIC eligible age range? 

[weihuiqiu]

Find the reason -- IRS changed the age range for 2022 tax year.

Claim the EITC Without a Qualifying Child

You are eligible to claim the EITC without a qualifying child if you meet all the following rules. You (and your spouse if you file a joint tax return) must:

• Meet the EITC basic qualifying rules
• Have your main home in the United States for more than half the tax year
  • The United States includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. military bases. It does not include U.S. possessions such as Guam, the Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico
• Not be claimed as a qualifying child on anyone else's tax return
• Be at least age 25 but under age 65 (at least one spouse must meet the age rule)