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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 1:37:14 PM

My AGI and income is under $40,320 and I am filing single head of house hold with 1 dependent. Why do I not qualify for the full EIC amount instead of the $15 that they are giving me?

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Level 9
Jun 3, 2019 1:37:16 PM

The Earned Income Credit STARTS at $40,300-ish.  You don't immediately get the full amount at that income.
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2018.pdf#page=53">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2018.pdf#page=53</a>

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:37:19 PM

This link provides additional qualifying information on the EIC:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3299933