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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 1:44:48 PM

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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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:44:49 PM

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

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:44:49 PM

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

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:44:50 PM

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

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:44:52 PM

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.

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:44:54 PM

Turbo tax sent it but that can't be right

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:44:56 PM

What does the IRS website say? <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds">https://www.irs.gov/refunds</a>

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:44:57 PM

Its being processed

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:44:58 PM

Then you wait for it to be processed by the IRS.  If you filed MFS they will not allow EIC

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:45:00 PM

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