Zola is single and her 12 year old nephew began living with

Zola is single and her 12 year old nephew began living with Zola in August 2017. the boys mother is hospitalized and the whereabouts of his father area unknown. she id\'s the only relative that was able to care for the boy. Zolas earned income is $22000 and her ago is $23500. Zola can claim the earned income credit.

Solution

To consider child to be qualifying child he must live with taxpayer for morethan half year.

Since her nephew is started living with her from August only, this requirement is not met.

and her earned income credit = 0