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You Are Here: Employment > Employment - EITC Quick Check for Taxpayers with No Children
Step 1: Can You Answer Yes to ALL of the Following?

1. I have a valid Social Security card.

2. I am filing Single or Married Filing Jointly.

3. I am a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident all year.

4. I do not have foreign earned income (and won’t file Form 2555)

5. I don’t have investment income over $2,550

6. I worked and earned money.

Step 2: If No Children, Can You Answer Yes to ALL of the Following?

1. Are you (or your spouse if married filing jointly) between the ages of 25 and 64?

2. Are you NOT the dependent of another person?

3. Are you NOT the qualifying child of another person?

4. Did you live in the U.S. for more than half of the year?

5. Is your earned income and adjusted gross income less than $11,060 if you are single (or $12,060 if you are married filing jointly)?

If you can answer YES to all of the above, you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. You can receive up to $376 back at tax time!

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