Burton age 50 is single and has earned income of 25000 he ha

Burton, age 50, is single and has earned income of 25000. he had no other income. Burton\'s 21 year old soon, Gunther, loved with him for eight months of the year. Gunther is single and a full time student. Burton is able to claim the earned income credit. true or false

Solution

TRUE.

Mr. Burton can claim the earned income credit if he is qualifying child with age under 19 or under age 24.

Qualifying means:

The son should be dependent and a full time student, the child should stay atleast six months in a year. should be enrolled for fulltime student.