Is it true that I can use my 2019 income to file if I made more money than 2020?

Jdlockard · ‎January 23, 2021

VolvoGirl · ‎January 23, 2021

There is a Lookback Credit. You can use your 2019 income for the EIC Credit on your 2020 return. See this post
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-can-t-find-the-eic-look-back-provision-on-the-o...

xmasbaby0 · ‎January 23, 2021

No, You have to enter your 2020 income. But there is a lookback for earned income credit that will allow you to use your 2019 or 2020 AGI for the purpose of getting you a better earned income credit or child tax credit.

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