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    Questions and Answers About the EITC

    People often have questions about whether they can qualify for the EIC or CTC. This section provides the answers to many commonly asked questions, including questions about how the credits affect public benefits, college aid, eligibility for non-traditional families, military families and immigrants, as well as how to claim the credits for past tax years.

    Public Benefits

    Q & A: Public Benefits


    How to Claim Tax Credits for Back Years

    Q & A: How to Claim Tax Credits forBack Years


    Other Filing Questions

    Q & A: Other Filing Questions


    Social Security Number Requirements

    Q & A: Social Security Number Requirements


    Eligibility Rules for Immigrant Workers

    Q & A: Eligibility Rules for Immigrant Workers


    Non-Traditional Families

    Q & A: Non-Traditional Families


    College Financial Aid

    Q & A: College Financial Aid


    Military Personnel

    Q & A: Military Personnel


    Comparing the Eligibility Requirements for the EIC and the CTC

    EIC & CTC Eligibility Comparison 2009