Submitted By: George
Answered: August 24, 2015 12:46 pm

Are there any age limits on the earned income tax credit?

No. Eligibility for the earned income tax credit is based on income, not age. The amount of the credit varies with the number of qualifying children you have. A modest credit applies even if you have no such child; the credit amount (and the income limits for eligibility) scales up for one child, two, children, or three or more children.

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Tax Glossary

Appreciation in value

Increase in value of property due to market conditions. When you sell appreciated property, you pay tax on the appreciation since the date of purchase. When you donate appreciated property held long term, you may generally deduct the appreciated value.

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