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EIC Lookback

Greta
Level 9

Can I use the lookback  EIC calculation if 2019 return was MFJ, but in 2020 it's MFS?

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Terry53029
Level 14
Level 14

No, MFS eic not allowed 

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Terry53029
Level 14
Level 14

No, MFS eic not allowed 

Greta
Level 9

I made in error in my question. My client is filing head of household with one child who lived with him. So his filing status is HH and not MFS. So he should be eligible for the EIC. Can I still use the lookback to 2019 when he was MFJ?

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Level 15
Level 15
yes, but I think you only use the earned income in 2019 of the person youre filing for in 2020....I know I read it in one of those FAQs on the IRS website...Im digging!

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sjrcpa
Level 15

And the return will have to undergo "special processing:" adding months to the processing time.


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Greta
Level 9

Agree. Not worth it.

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BobKamman
Level 15

Let's not get hurt jumping to conclusions.  If the taxpayer has waited until September to file a return, he may not be in a hurry for a refund.  He might prefer the 3% interest from IRS if the refund is just going into a savings account anyway.  Or he might owe money and would prefer IRS take as long as they want to send the bill.  

From what I've seen, IRS is going to delay processing for months whatever he does.