Self-employed still counts Many filers — especially self-employed individuals — fail to take advantage of credits because they think they are ineligible, Barajas said. "I have had a lot of people who I have seen need to amend their returns, who were self-employed, who...

Earned Income Credit (EIC) is limited to low-to-moderate income earners The general eligibility rule for the EITC is fairly straightforward. Taxpayers must file as individuals or married filing jointly. If married, you, your spouse and your qualifying children must...