Comments on: What is the Earned Income Tax Credit? http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/ It's all about the refund Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:26:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Andrea http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-48549 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:48:03 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-48549 Hello,

I am a independent contractor, claiming Head of Household with two children(ages 6 and 9).My income per 1099 was approximately 23,000. Is TurboTax.com software correct in stating that I do not qualify for EIC?

]]> By: TurboTaxLisa http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-44915 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:48:01 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-44915 Hi Kelly,
Yes you should. You may still be entitled to a tax refund if you qualify for credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Child Tax Credit. You would most likely be entitled to file your federal taxes for free at http://turbotax.intuit.com/ or you may qualify to file both your federal and state tax return for free at http://turbotax.intuit.com/taxfreedom/
Thank you,
Lisa Greene-Lewis

]]> By: Kelly http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-44803 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:09:57 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-44803 I made 1600.00 as a handyman this year and no taxes were taken out. I also have a 6 year old child who lives with me. Should I even file?

]]> By: Mary http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-41598 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:15:44 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-41598 My husband pays me spousal support & child support. We live in separate homes but have not filed for divorce. Do I have to claim that on taxes if I do not work otherwise??

]]> By: Stan Wilfon http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-41547 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:02:22 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-41547 I am filing singly for 2011. My income was 27,000 for the year. A little over 26,000 for S.S.D.I the rest from a part-time job. Do I qualify for EIC? and if not what form would I use?
THX Stan

]]> By: TurboTaxLisa http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-33917 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:35:16 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-33917 Hi Wendi,
Sorry you are having difficulty. In TurboTax online:
1. Go to the Home Tab
2. Scroll down to “Delete a Form”
3. Click “Delete a Form”
4. All forms associated with your tax return will come up
5. Delete the schedule C and SE and re-enter the information

Regarding the alimony section, did you ever have alimony? It may be transferring from your previous tax return.
1. Click the “wages and income” section
2. Click “explore on my own”
3. On the “My 2011 Income Summary” screen scroll down/click “Alimony”
under “Less Common Income”
4. On the “Alimony or Spousal Support Received” screen make sure nothing appears.
If you are still having difficulty please contact our free tax experts so they can speak with you live.
Thank you,
Lisa Greene-Lewis

]]> By: Wendi http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-33831 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:35:59 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-33831 I am self employed so have schedules C and SE. Turbotax is combining my net and gross income to get my ‘earned’ income. Why? Something must me entered wrong somewhere but I can’t figure it out. Also, there is an ‘error’ on the 1040 section of Alimony, asking for the recipients social security #. I told turbo tax software that we had no alimony (coming in or going out), I even went back to that section “updated” it to say we didn’t, but it is still flagging it as an error. How do I fix this?
Wendi

]]> By: TurboTaxLisa http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-33618 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:35:31 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-33618 Hi Ryan,
If you meet the income qualifications you can.
Thank you,
Lisa Greene-Lewis

]]> By: Ryan http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-33576 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:54:19 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-33576 Can I file for EITC if I am single with no children?

]]> By: TurboTaxLisa http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-32540 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:56:24 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-32540 Forgot to add. You don’t need to worry about the form. TurboTax will guide you through an interview and fill out the tax form for you.
Thank you,
Lisa Greene-Lewis

]]> By: TurboTaxLisa http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-32539 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:55:00 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-32539 Hi Jack,
Yes in order to claim the EITC you have to file a tax return.
Thank you,
Lisa Greene-Lewis

]]> By: Jack http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-32351 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:07:00 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-32351 Do I have to file a tax return as well as applying for EITC? What form do I use for WITC?

]]> By: TurboTaxLisa http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-30774 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:42:41 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-30774 Hi Robert,
As an independent contractor you can still get earned income credit as long as your income meets the appropriate income limits.
The mileage rates are as follows: January 1 – June 30, 2011
Business 51
Charitable 14
Medical and moving 19

July 1 – December 31, 2011

Business 55.5
Charitable 14
Medical and moving 23.5
Thank you for using TurboTax

]]> By: robert jones http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/01/30/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit-2/#comment-30697 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:45:23 +0000 http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/?p=9148#comment-30697 i was a independent contractor for the year -2011 can i get a great a erned income credit. also what is the per mileage this year.

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