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February 18, 2022
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Can I claim the Earned Income Credit as an army civilian overseas?

  • February 18, 2022
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DOD Employee

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AmyC
Employee
February 18, 2022

Maybe. Since you are out of the country, there is a high chance you are filing form 2555 to exempt your foreign income. Filing that form will disallow the EIC. In addition, you may have investment gains outside of the allowed $10,000. For the full list, see What are the qualifications?

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