Margaret CPA in OH Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Client died Jan. 25, 2008. Sad case, great young man with lymphoma...Anyway, for his final return, he seems to qualify for EIC! I can't believe it would be true but have read everything I can find, including Pub. 596, and don't see where death would be a factor limiting earned income thus qualifying for the credit. Yes, he/his estate received the rebate, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulldogTom Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 This came up one time before, and I think it is correct. I think it has something to do with the law that a baby who is born and dies in the first year can still be a dependent. I think if you are alive on 1.1.XX and you die sometime during the year, you get a full year return, full exemptions, full credits. Tom Lodi, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Thanks, Tom, for the quick response. I guess when it's put in the same light as you mention, it makes sense. It isn't a lot of money but I would bet he would think it a waste of taxpayer's money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Tell his mom to buy some flowers for the cemetery or plant a tree in her yard in his memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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