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February 15, 2021
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How do I calculate my earned income from my 2019 tax form?

  • February 15, 2021
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I need this for the child tax credit.

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February 15, 2021

For the most part, your earned income is your "wages" reported on line 1 of your federal Form 1040, plus any unemployment income, less 1/2 of your self-employment income.  There are other possible deductions to what is on line 1 of form 1040.  For a list of these, see page 42 of:

 

2020 Instructions 1040

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