Married filing separately and EITC

[sarahpolicastro]

My husband and I have been separated since 2015.  Last year we filed jointly.  This year I would like to file separately.  We have 3 children and I am the custodial parent.  Can I file for the EITC?

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

You might try to file as Head of Household, then you would qualify for the EITC

Do I qualify for Head of Household?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288637

[bwa]

You cannot file for EITC if the filing status is married filing separately.