Would receiving “earned income tax credit” affect n400?

[Annabanana316 20]

Hi guys!

 

ive been LPR for 5 yrs now and working on my n400.

 

now my question is, for 2019 i only made less than $5k for a couple weeks of work.... I was living off my savings that yr coz i stopped working..

 

since im applying for naturalization, i have to file taxes

 

im a single mom and have read online that i will be eligible for “earned income tax credit”.. and will receive money from the IRS

 

would this make me a public charge and cause issues with my naturalization? Coz i really dont care if i dont get a refund. I just want to get this n400 over with. 
 

thanks everyone!

 

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

1 hour ago, Annabanana316 said:

Hi guys!

 

ive been LPR for 5 yrs now and working on my n400.

 

now my question is, for 2019 i only made less than $5k for a couple weeks of work.... I was living off my savings that yr coz i stopped working..

 

since im applying for naturalization, i have to file taxes

 

im a single mom and have read online that i will be eligible for “earned income tax credit”.. and will receive money from the IRS

 

would this make me a public charge and cause issues with my naturalization? Coz i really dont care if i dont get a refund. I just want to get this n400 over with. 
 

thanks everyone!

 

Earned Income Tax Credit is not considered as public benefits in the public charge determination..

 

https://cis.org/Richwine/New-Public-Charge-Rule-Comment-Comments-Comments

 

"DHS appreciates the comments regarding the EITC, ACTC, and CTC. Only public benefits as defined in 8 CFR 212.21(b) will be considered in the public charge inadmissibility determination. Although EITC and ACTC benefits provide what may be considered cash assistance, DHS did not propose to include EITC or ACTC as public benefits in the public charge inadmissibility determination. DHS is not including tax credits because many people with moderate incomes and high incomes are eligible for these tax credits, and the tax system is structured in such a way as to encourage taxpayers to claim and maximize all tax credits for which they are eligible. In addition, DHS is unable to determine how much of the taxpayer's refund is attributable to any one tax credit, as compared to other aspects of the tax return (such as non-designated credits or deductions) or to any one person, as opposed to a spouse filing jointly. Finally, these tax credits may be combined with other tax credits between spouses. One spouse may be a U.S. citizen and the tax return may be filed jointly. Therefore, DHS would not be able to determine whether the alien or the U.S. citizen received the tax credit.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

2 hours ago, Annabanana316 said:

im a single mom and have read online that i will be eligible for “earned income tax credit”.. and will receive money from the IRS

There is an IRS tool where you can answer questions specific to you and determine If you will be eligible for the credit. The amount you still have in savings is a factor.

 

https://apps.irs.gov/app/eitc2019/SetLanguage.do?lang=en

[Annabanana316 20]

1 hour ago, missileman said:

Earned Income Tax Credit is not considered as public benefits in the public charge determination..

 

https://cis.org/Richwine/New-Public-Charge-Rule-Comment-Comments-Comments

 

"DHS appreciates the comments regarding the EITC, ACTC, and CTC. Only public benefits as defined in 8 CFR 212.21(b) will be considered in the public charge inadmissibility determination. Although EITC and ACTC benefits provide what may be considered cash assistance, DHS did not propose to include EITC or ACTC as public benefits in the public charge inadmissibility determination. DHS is not including tax credits because many people with moderate incomes and high incomes are eligible for these tax credits, and the tax system is structured in such a way as to encourage taxpayers to claim and maximize all tax credits for which they are eligible. In addition, DHS is unable to determine how much of the taxpayer's refund is attributable to any one tax credit, as compared to other aspects of the tax return (such as non-designated credits or deductions) or to any one person, as opposed to a spouse filing jointly. Finally, these tax credits may be combined with other tax credits between spouses. One spouse may be a U.S. citizen and the tax return may be filed jointly. Therefore, DHS would not be able to determine whether the alien or the U.S. citizen received the tax credit.

Thank you!!

[Annabanana316 20]

38 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

There is an IRS tool where you can answer questions specific to you and determine If you will be eligible for the credit. The amount you still have in savings is a factor.

 

https://apps.irs.gov/app/eitc2019/SetLanguage.do?lang=en

Hi. Thanks for helping me. I clicked on the link and i tried answering. I had a slight headache [english isnt my first language] ugh 

 

so if i have savings, i cant qualify EITC? Sorry if this is a stupid question. I really am confused

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 minute ago, Annabanana316 said:

Hi. Thanks for helping me. I clicked on the link and i tried answering. I had a slight headache [english isnt my first language] ugh 

 

so if i have savings, i cant qualify EITC? Sorry if this is a stupid question. I really am confused

 It depends on lots of factors like number of children, if you support the children more than 50% and they live with you more than 50%. 
 

Investment income over $3600 disqualifies you. 

[Annabanana316 20]

19 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 It depends on lots of factors like number of children, if you support the children more than 50% and they live with you more than 50%. 
 

Investment income over $3600 disqualifies you. 

Thank you!!!