I received the NYS Earned Income Credit in 2021 (for 2020 income) but it says zero this year. Why did I not receive it?

It depends.

 

You may be entitled to claim this New York state credit if you:

• did not claim the Noncustodial parent earned income credit, and
• qualified for and claimed the federal earned income credit, or could have, based on your New York recomputed Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI) and recomputed earned income amounts calculated on your return.

Basic Qualifying Rules for the Federal Earned Income Credit: 

 

To qualify for the EITC, you must:

• Have worked and  earned income under $57,414
• Have investment income below $10,000 in the tax year 2021
• Have a valid Social Security number by the due date of your 2021 return (including extensions)
• Be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien all year
• Not file Form 2555 (related to foreign earned income)

Special Qualifying Rules

The EITC has special qualifying rules for:

• Military members
• Clergy members
• Taxpayers and their relatives with disabilities

If you're unsure if you qualify for the EITC, use their Qualification Assistant.