Diane is a single taxpayer who qualifies for the earned income credit. Diane has two qualifying children who are 3 and 5 years old. During 2018, Diane's wages are $18,300 and she receives dividend income of $700. Earned Income Credit Phase-Out Ranges Number of Qualifying Children Other than joint filers Joint filers Phaseout Begins   Phaseout Ends   Phaseout Begins   Phaseout Ends None $8,490 $15,270 $14,170 $20,950 1 $18,660 $40,320 $24,350 $46,010 2 $18,660 $45,802 $24,350 $51,492 3 or more $18,660 $49,194 $24,350 $54,884 Calculate Diane's earned income credit using the EIC table in Appendix B.

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Diane is a single taxpayer who qualifies for the earned income credit. Diane has two qualifying children who are 3 and 5 years old. During 2018, Diane's wages are $18,300 and she receives dividend income of $700.

Earned Income Credit Phase-Out Ranges
Number of Qualifying Children Other than joint filers Joint filers
Phaseout Begins   Phaseout Ends   Phaseout Begins   Phaseout Ends
None $8,490 $15,270 $14,170 $20,950
1 $18,660 $40,320 $24,350 $46,010
2 $18,660 $45,802 $24,350 $51,492
3 or more $18,660 $49,194 $24,350 $54,884

Calculate Diane's earned income credit using the EIC table in Appendix B.

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