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February 15, 2021
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Can I use my 2019 earned income credit for my 2020 tax return, if I didn't qualify for the earned income credit in 2020?

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CatinaT1
February 15, 2021

No.  The purpose of this provision is to help American's with income impacted by Covid.  If your 2019 income was higher than your 2020 income, you can use your 2019 income for calculation purposes.  If your income was higher in 2020, the assumption is made that your income was not impacted by Covid.

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