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catiereese
February 9, 2023
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What does it matter, for tax purposes, if i lived in a halfway house, or domestic violence shelter?

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HelenC12
February 9, 2023

Per IRS: Amounts received for work performed while an inmate in a penal institution, in a work release program or while in a halfway house are not earned income when figuring the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). 

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