Things aren't always as they seem. In this episode of Tax Tales: The Case of the Unclear Aunt, does Aunt Joan qualify for the EITC? The preparer must take a closer look at Aunt Joan's AGI and whether the tie-breaker rules apply to determine if she can claim the EITC.
Think you can claim the Earned Income Tax Credit for having a disabled child? You may need to think again. Tax law says you can only claim the EITC for a disabled child if s/he's disabled for more than 12 months. However, the caregiver of a disabled child may qualify for a smaller credit just for [...]
This humorous IRS video explains what does - and does not - constitute as a qualifying child when trying to claim the EITC. Read Publication 4717 to become familiar with the questions that, by law, tax preparers must ask taxpayers, as well as the documentation taxpayers must provide to verify their filing status and to claim [...]
Millions of workers qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit for the first time due to changes like the birth of a child. Visit IRS.gov/eitc for more details.
Did you know that there's a helpful tax relief program for low and moderate income working families? It's called the earned income tax credit (EITC) and it can help put some extra money in your family's pocket. Depending on your family's income, you could be eligible for a refund even if you don't currently owe income [...]
