Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Earned Income Credit (EIC) Workout

Qualifying for the EIC

Case Study 2: EIC Eligibility (continued)

The scenario continues. Roger is single and has two qualifying children. His earned income of $23,247 and his AGI of $26,928 are both within the limits for EIC eligibility.

Before deciding whether Roger can claim the EIC, you need to check all of the following EXCEPT _____.

Filing status
His two children have valid Social Security numbers
Roger's investment income


Roger, parent with two young children.
Summary of EIC Eligibility Requirements

Summary of EIC Eligibility Requirements