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I file my tax married file separately do I still get earn income credit for my kids BC turbo tax say I got a hold on my tax. My husband has child support issue .

 
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I file my tax married file separately do I still get earn income credit for my kids BC turbo tax say I got a hold on my tax. My husband has child support issue .

You cannot qualify for Earned income credit when you file married filing separately.

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I file my tax married file separately do I still get earn income credit for my kids BC turbo tax say I got a hold on my tax. My husband has child support issue .

You cannot qualify for Earned income credit when you file married filing separately.

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I file my tax married file separately do I still get earn income credit for my kids BC turbo tax say I got a hold on my tax. My husband has child support issue .

So why would turbo send me a email say my tax is being held longer BC of earn income credit

I file my tax married file separately do I still get earn income credit for my kids BC turbo tax say I got a hold on my tax. My husband has child support issue .

who sent you the email--TurboTax or the IRS?  Once your tax return has been submitted to the IRS it is completely up to the IRS to determine what happens.
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I file my tax married file separately do I still get earn income credit for my kids BC turbo tax say I got a hold on my tax. My husband has child support issue .

Turbo tax sent it but that can't be right

I file my tax married file separately do I still get earn income credit for my kids BC turbo tax say I got a hold on my tax. My husband has child support issue .

What does the IRS website say? <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds">https://www.irs.gov/refunds</a>
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I file my tax married file separately do I still get earn income credit for my kids BC turbo tax say I got a hold on my tax. My husband has child support issue .

Its being processed

I file my tax married file separately do I still get earn income credit for my kids BC turbo tax say I got a hold on my tax. My husband has child support issue .

Then you wait for it to be processed by the IRS.  If you filed MFS they will not allow EIC
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I file my tax married file separately do I still get earn income credit for my kids BC turbo tax say I got a hold on my tax. My husband has child support issue .

Won't that delay it more how could turbo tax mess it up

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