Can a Grandmother Take the Earned Income Credit for a Child?

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At the end of the tax year, your grandchild must be younger than 19 years or younger than 24 if the grandchild is a full-time student. If you’re married, you must file a joint tax return with your spouse to qualify for the EIC benefit.

How does the state pay for Grandma’s care?

The state agency pays for the care so that the grandmother need not be institutionalized. Taxpayer receives Form 1099-MISC from the state agency with the amount paid shown in Box 7 as nonemployee compensation.