Christian Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 A divorced now single man has a child who lived all year with his mother. She has agreed to sign Form 8332 releasing the dependent exemption to him as she did not work all year. He qualifies for the $2,000 Child Credit but not for the Earned Income Credit as I read the law. Is this correct? Quote
NECPA in NEBRASKA Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 You are correct, he does not qualify for Earned Income Credit, because the child did not live with him. 1 Quote
Terry D EA Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 You stated the child live with his mother all year and not his father who is gaining the dependency this year. The fact the child did not live with him during the year negates both credits. Quote
Terry D EA Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Okay may have spoke too soon. Definitely does not qualify for the EITC. May qualify for CTC under the exceptions for divorced or separated parents. Quote
Lion EA Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Won't get EIC or HOH. I always have to check the flow chart. Quote
Christian Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 I found the answer under Pub 449. Now if I can just put the link in this reply. https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4449.pdf Good grief it worked. 2 Quote
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