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Question on using 2019 Earned Income for EIC in 2021 when couple divorced in 2020

  • 1.  Question on using 2019 Earned Income for EIC in 2021 when couple divorced in 2020

    Posted 03-10-2022 08:43 PM
    Current filing status of client is HOH and is eligible for EIC; however in 2019 cx was married and filed MFJ.  However, I was trying to determine if using the 2019 earned income would provide a larger credit.  I wasn't able to find anything definitive as to whether I have to use the earned income stated on the 2019 tax return or do we just use the portion of the earned income attributable to this client (not both spouses).

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    MaryValerie Reeves CPA
    Reeves CPA PLLLC
    Euless TX
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