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Earned Income Credit (EIC) Workout

Rules for Taxpayers without Qualifying Children

Skills Warm Up: No Qualifying child

Question 2 of 2

Jewel and her daughter lived with Jewel's brother, Emmitt all year. Jewel earns $20,000 and claims her daughter as the qualifying child for the EIC. Emmitt is 25 years old and earned $8,500. Is Emmitt able to claim the EIC for a taxpayer without a qualifying child?

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Summary of EIC Eligibility Requirements
EIC with a Qualifying Child

Summary of EIC Eligibility Requirements

EIC with a Qualifying Child