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I was wonder why if the maximum EITC credit is 1502 why mine was less

You do not always get the maximum amount of EIC.   The amount you get is based on the amount of income you earned.

 

Take a look at the chart in the IRS Pub. 596   The table starts on page 33

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p596.pdf

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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I was wonder why if the maximum EITC credit is 1502 why mine was less

You do not always get the maximum amount of EIC.   The amount you get is based on the amount of income you earned.

 

Take a look at the chart in the IRS Pub. 596   The table starts on page 33

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p596.pdf

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

I was wonder why if the maximum EITC credit is 1502 why mine was less

Perfect, Thank you!

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