Step 1. All Filers

1. If, in 2025:

3 or more children who have valid SSNs lived with you, is the amount on Form 1040 or 1040-SR, line 11b, less than $61,555 ($68,675 if married filing jointly)?

2 children who have valid SSNs lived with you, is the amount on Form 1040 or 1040-SR, line 11b, less than $57,310 ($64,430 if married filing jointly)?

1 child who has a valid SSN lived with you, is the amount on Form 1040 or 1040-SR, line 11b, less than $50,434 ($57,554 if married filing jointly)?

No children who have valid SSNs lived with you, is the amount on Form 1040 or 1040-SR, line 11b, less than $19,104 ($26,214 if married filing jointly)?

[ ] Yes.

[ ] No.

2. Do you, and your spouse if filing a joint return, have a social security number issued on or before the due date of your 2025 return (including extensions) that allows you to work and is valid for EIC purposes (explained later under Definitions and Special Rules )?

[ ] Yes.

[ ] No.

3. Are you filing Form 2555 (relating to foreign earned income)?

[ ] Yes.

[ ] No.

4. Were you or your spouse a nonresident alien for any part of 2025?

[ ] Yes.

[ ] No.