Is the earned income credit only for individuals with 3 dependent children?

tskeune · ‎February 11, 2025

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No. Even some single people with no children can be eligible for EIC. You just cannot get EIC for more than 3 dependent children, even if you have more than three.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/qualifications-ea...

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/use-the-eitc-assistant

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

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xmasbaby0

No. Even some single people with no children can be eligible for EIC. You just cannot get EIC for more than 3 dependent children, even if you have more than three.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/qualifications-ea...

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/use-the-eitc-assistant

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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Is the earned income credit only for individuals with 3 dependent children?