Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Earned Income Credit

question 176

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the earned income credit is true?

• A)It is a nonrefundable credit.
• B)It is possible that a taxpayer with more earned income may receive more credit than a taxpayer with less earned income.
• C)A 70-year-old taxpayer with no dependents can qualify for the credit in certain circumstances.
• D)A taxpayer whose only source of income is interest from corporate bonds is eligible for the credit.

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