Does the Earned Income Tax Credit apply to single people?

What criteria must a person meet in order to qualify for the earned income tax credit?

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- Had a job in the previous tax year where they earned at least $1. - Have income that is within the home situation's income criteria.

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Have investment income from the prior tax year of less than $10,000. - Possess a current Social Security number by the time your tax return is due (including extensions)

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Be a resident immigrant or US citizen for the whole year. Not submitting Form 2555 (related to foreign earned income)

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Generally speaking, the income requirement rises with the number of children claimed. Obviously, joint filers will have a larger threshold than single taxpayers.

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Even if you don't have kids, you may still be eligible for the EITC if you meet a new set of standards in addition to the usual ones.

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