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What is IRS Form 1040 Schedule EIC?

Written by John Kirkland | Jan 01, 2018

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General Information

  • What is the form number?  Form 1040 Schedule EIC
  • What government agency is it filed with?  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • What is the form name?  Earned Income Credit
  • What is this form about?  Schedule EIC is a supplemental schedule for Form 1040 that U.S. taxpayers use to claim the Earned Income Credit (EIC). The EIC is a tax credit for low-to-moderate-income working individuals and families, especially those with children. The schedule helps taxpayers determine their eligibility and calculate the amount of credit they can claim, which is then applied against their tax liability or added to their refund.

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