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If i did not work in 2021 can i use 2019 earned income to claim eitc for 2021 taxes

 
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ThomasM125
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If i did not work in 2021 can i use 2019 earned income to claim eitc for 2021 taxes

Yes, you can use your 2019 earned income to see if you qualify for an earned income credit in 2021, even if you had no earned income in 2021.

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ThomasM125
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If i did not work in 2021 can i use 2019 earned income to claim eitc for 2021 taxes

Yes, you can use your 2019 earned income to see if you qualify for an earned income credit in 2021, even if you had no earned income in 2021.

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