My childrens father claims the kids in his taxes and the only wages he had for 2009 was 1099-G or unemployment compensation. Can he still qualify for the earned income credit?
Thanks for the info. It sucks a little bit because he cant find any jobs. Michigan sucks right now!
Answer by g-ma
NO
thats why its called EARNED income credit- you must first earn it.......
Answer by artillerygirl01
No he won't. To be considered earned income, the income must come from wages or from self employment. Unemployment is considered passive income and therefore doesn't qualify.
Answer by Wayne Z
No.
EIC requires that you have wages/salary or self-employment income.
Answer by Joe
Unfortunately unemployment is not earned income. I've seen a few people get screwed over because of that. Sorry. If he didn't make that much this year it may work out a lot better if you can claim them.
Answer by marilyn m
sorry he can't. hopefully you earned some income so you can claim them.
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