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Module 11: Earned Income Credit

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Sim 11B: Claiming the Earned Income Credit with a Qualifying Child

Answer the following questions to determine whether you are eligible to claim the Earned Income Credit.

Do you and your spouse have valid Social Security numbers?

A.
B.

Do you have earned income?

A.
B.

Is your filing status married filing separately?

A.
B.

Are you and your spouse U.S. citizens?

A.
B.

Are you filing Form 2555?

A.
B.

Did you have investment income less than the threshold amount?

A.
B.

Are you a qualifying child of another person?

A.
B.

Is your spouse a qualifying child of another person?

A.
B.

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