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My wife doesn't work and live oversea, can i still qualify Earned income tax credit

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February 19, 2022
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Hi all, due to the pandemic, my wife lives in other country for more than 6 months, and she doesn't work there. Can i still claim the earned income tax credit without a qualifying child.

i meet all the rules, but my wife live in other country for more than 6 months in 2021.

Thanks for your help.

LeonardS

Yes, you can claim the Earned Income Tax Credit while your wife is overseas if you meet these requirements:

"...Meet the EITC basic qualifying rules

Have your main home in the United States for more than half the tax year
- The United States includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. military bases. It does not include U.S. possessions such as Guam, the Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico..."

Ref: IRS Who Qualifies for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Paragraph Claim the EITC Without a Qualifying Child

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