You are legally separated according to your state law under a written separation agreement or a decree of separate maintenance and you didn't live in the same household as your spouse at the end of 2022.You lived apart from your spouse for the last 6 months of 2022, or.You can claim the EIC if you are married, not filing a joint return, had a qualifying child who lived with you for more than half of 2022, and either of the following apply. In 2022, to qualify for the EITC, you can use one of the following statuses: Social Security numbers on Social Security cards that have the words, 'Not Valid for Employment,' on themįor more information about the Social Security number rules for the EITC, see Rule 2 in Publication 596, Earned Income Credit.Adoption taxpayer identification numbers (ATIN).Individual taxpayer identification numbers (ITIN).Issued before the due date of the tax return you plan to claim (including extensions)įor the EITC, we accept a Social Security number on a Social Security card that has the words, 'Valid for work with DHS authorization,' on it.To qualify for the EITC, everyone you claim on your taxes must have a valid Social Security number (SSN). If you're unsure if you qualify for the EITC, use our Qualification Assistant. Taxpayers and their relatives with disabilities.The EITC has special qualifying rules for: Meet certain rules if you are separated from your spouse and not filing a joint tax return.Not file Form 2555, Foreign Earned Income.Have a valid Social Security number by the due date of your 2022 return (including extensions).Have investment income below $10,300 in the tax year 2022.Have worked and earned income under $59,187.Find out how to claim the EITC without a qualifying child. You may qualify for the EITC even if you can’t claim children on your tax return. Low- to moderate-income workers with qualifying children may be eligible to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) if certain qualifying rules apply to them.

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