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Qualifying Child Rules
My child was born and only lived 40 minutes. Can she be used as a qualifying child when figuring the earned income credit and the child tax credit?
Must I be entitled to claim a child as a dependent to claim the earned income credit based on the child being my qualifying child?
If the noncustodial parent receives permission from the custodial parent to claim a child on his or her tax return, is the noncustodial parent eligible for the earned income credit?
My wife and I have two children and we are going to file separate returns this year. Can we each claim one child for the earned income credit?
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Earned Income Tax Credit
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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: December 05, 2008