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Hi Guys,

 

It's that tax return time of year again. I was with the accountant on Saturday and he said my wife (USC) and I may be eligible for an earned income tax credit. 

 

Would this count as a "means tested benefit"? 

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39 minutes ago, UKUSA said:

Hi Guys,

 

It's that tax return time of year again. I was with the accountant on Saturday and he said my wife (USC) and I may be eligible for an earned income tax credit. 

 

Would this count as a "means tested benefit"? 



Nope. It's simply a perk of filing taxes in my simple opinion LOL. Both USC's and LPR's are allowed to get this, it's something you can have no worries.


With that said:

 

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Who is eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit?
To qualify for and claim the Earned Income Credit you must: Have earned income; and. Have been a U.S. citizen or resident alien for the entire tax year; and. Have a valid Social Security number (not an ITIN) for yourself, your spouse (if filing jointly), and any qualifying children on your return; and.Feb 12, 2016



 

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What is the EIC?
Earned Income Credit (EIC) is a tax credit available to low income earners. In some cases the EIC can be greater than your total income tax bill, providing an income tax refund to families that may have little or no income tax withheld from their paychecks.




https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899157-what-are-the-qualifications-for-the-earned-income-credit-eic-or-eitc



And answered here: https://www.eitc.irs.gov/Tax-Preparer-Toolkit/faqs/basicquals

 

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Do you have to be a U.S. Citizen to claim EITC?

 

 

No. Resident aliens with a valid SSN can claim EITC.

 

Also, non-residents with a valid SSN can claim the EITC if they are married to a U.S. citizen or resident alien and they choose to file a joint return and report their worldwide income on that return. That is, they do not file the Form 2555 or Form 2555 EZ to exclude their foreign earned income from U.S. taxes.

 

 

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On 2/27/2017 at 7:06 AM, Ash. said:



Nope. It's simply a perk of filing taxes in my simple opinion LOL. Both USC's and LPR's are allowed to get this, it's something you can have no worries.


With that said:

 



 




https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899157-what-are-the-qualifications-for-the-earned-income-credit-eic-or-eitc



And answered here: https://www.eitc.irs.gov/Tax-Preparer-Toolkit/faqs/basicquals

 

 

Old thread, but can someone get the EITC their first year?  Technically they would not be an LPR for the "entire year"

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Old thread is closed to further comment.  Feel free to post your question in the "Tax & Finances" forum.

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