Money earned in work release

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May 23, 2024
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If I filed taxes, my W2 and the IRS sent me a letter stating that e.i.c. wouldn't count for money earned in a work release center in Florida. So how do I fix my taxes to still get a return? Do I need to amend it? Will the IRS fix the issue and send me my return? Thank you in advance

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Best answer by TomD8

Unfortunately, money earned while an inmate in a penal institution, including money earned in a work release program or a halfway house, does not count for purposes of the Earned Income Credit.

TomD8

Employee

Did the letter you received from the IRS contain any instructions as to how you should proceed?

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

bigjames1982Author

Just a little confused on how this all works I've never had this issue I'm just curious i if I will still be receiving a tax return from that year even though I worked in the work release I worked online and shows that you do get it what from being in worker leaks but they're saying I don't so I'm not sure just confused this is a letter that I got any help as much appreciated

TomD8Answer

Employee

Unfortunately, money earned while an inmate in a penal institution, including money earned in a work release program or a halfway house, does not count for purposes of the Earned Income Credit.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.