Regarding the Earned Income Credit (disability earned income tax credit), Social Security benefits aren't considered earned income for the Earned Income Credit (EIC).
In 2012, I wrote that new IRS requirements on preparers
regarding earned income credit claims would drive up fees.
Paid preparers are saddled with increasing IRS requirements and scrutiny
regarding the earned income credit.
Not exact matches
These proposed regulations change the IRS's position
regarding the category of taxpayers permitted to claim the childless
earned income credit.