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    amykmcauliff Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 18, 2009, 12:30 PM
    Who would get more?
    My boyfriend and I have a child, we are both filing as head of household. He make about $5000 more than I do. Who should claim the child to get the most back?
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    Five Rings Posts: 459, Reputation: 7
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    Feb 18, 2009, 01:33 PM

    Do either or both of you qualify for the Earned Income Credit?

    Go to:It's easier than ever to find out if you qualify for EITC

    If so check the credit table:
    Publication 596 (2007), Earned Income Credit (EIC)

    Who gets the most?
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    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
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    Mar 26, 2009, 02:54 PM
    Five Rings has it right.

    But a word of caution: you BOTH cannot file Head of Household!

    ONE of you must file SINGLE.
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