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In certain states (like California for example) if you are in a Registered Domestic Partnership (RDP) then you are required by law to file your state taxes as Married and filing jointly or Married but filing separately.
Under federal law, however, this does no apply and there are currently (as of 2011) no tax requirements or breaks for RDPs on a federal level.
Just a warning for RDPs filing jointly... it's a bit of a sticky mess.
If you file electronically (I use programs like TaxAct or TurboTax to make my life a little easier) you must first fill out your Federal Tax Forms as if you were married and filing jointly but do NOT submit them (you just need the information that will pop up at the end). Then you fill out the State Tax Forms with the Federal Tax Form information (that you did NOT submit) and then (once the state form is completed) submit ONLY the State Tax Form.
Then you must GO BACK to the Federal Tax Form and clear it. After it is clear, you have to fill it out as an individual and submit it as a single person.
See? It's a bit of a headache because of the repetitiveness but it's totally do-able.
Good luck, I hope this answered your question.
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You only received unemployment for 2009 will you be eligible for earned income credit?
Unemployment benefits are not "earned income", so you should not be eligible for earned income credit.
Who is eligible for the earned income tax credit?
If you had miscellaneous income from working for an individual and received a 1099misc form would this income qualify for the earned income credit??
What is the difference between the child tax credit and the earned income credit?
The child tax credit is a tax benefit for parents with dependent children, providing a credit for each child. The earned income credit is a tax benefit for low to moderate-income individuals and families who have earned income from work. The main difference is that the child tax credit is based on the number of children, while the earned income credit is based on income and family size.
Is fees earned debit or credit?
Fees Earned is an Income and whenever an income increases its credited! So that makes it a credit.
Is earned income credit a refundable credit?
Yes it is.
Can you receive tax refund if you have no income?
no you may not If you have no earned income, you would not qualify for the earned income credit.
Is earned income tax credit an itemized deduction?
No. The earned income tax credit is a credit received by some based on their income and lawful dependent children. It is not a deduction of any kind.
Can you get earned income back if you are on workerscomp?
NO workers compensation for an on the job injury is not qualified taxable earned income for the earned income credit.
Is earned income credit a nonrefundable credit?
EIC is a refundable credit.
Where can one find an earned income credit table?
The IRS government site has an earned income tax credit table. Also, Turbo Tax has a good earned income credit table. Turbo Tax will ask questions that will help one determine if they qualify for a credit. Then, one can use their income credit table to see how much credit they can claim.
How do i apply for earned income credit if I am self employed?
Self-employment income is earned income. If you meet all the requirements of the requirements for the earned income credit, you would claim it on your tax return. For more information, go to irs.gov website and type this in the search box: "Do I qualify for earned income credit." This will give you information about all the qualifications.
Is earned income credit a tax credit?
The Earned Income Tax Credit or the EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families. Basically, rather than withholding the tax, the money is available with your paycheck.
