Assuming all other requirements are met, which of the following taxpayers do NOT qualify for the 2021 Earned Income Tax Credit?
Ivy, age 22, is single with no dependents. She is not a dependent of another person. She has wages of $6,500 and investment income of $11,150. Eli is married to Lia; he will file using the married filing separately status. Lia moved out of their home on February 14, 2021. His daughter Zoe, who is his qualifying child, lived with Eli all year. Roy, age 19, is single. He is not a student and has wages of $18,500. He lives with his mother Rae. Rae cannot claim him on her tax return. Leo, age 67, is single with no dependents. He has wages of $7,500 and investment income of $9,650.
Based on the information given, the person who doesn't qualify for the income tax credit will be A. Ivy, age 22, is single with no dependents. She is not a dependent of another person. She has wages of $6,500 and an investment income of $11,150.
It should be noted that the earned income tax credit is important as it helps low-income workers get a tax break.
From the options given, Ivy is the taxpayer that does not qualify for the 2021 Earned Income Tax Credit. This is because she's not a dependent of another person.
