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Earned Income Credit (EIC) Workout

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Certification Warm Up Question 3 of 7

Julie, age 29, is unmarried. Beginning in March of the tax year, Julie and her son, Mel, lived with Julie's father, Rex, age 61. Julie's sole income was wages of $19,000. Rex's sole income was wages of $12,000. Can Julie and/or Rex claim the earned income credit on the basis of Mel?

Only Julie can claim the EIC
Julie and Rex can both claim the EIC
Neither Julie nor Rex can claim the EIC
None of the above

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Rules for a Qualifying Child of More than One Person

Rules for a Qualifying Child of More than One Person