IRS Publication 596 — Earned Income Credit
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“Y ou can elect to in- clude your nontaxable combat pay in earned income for the EIC. The amount of your nontaxable combat pay should be shown on your Form W -2, in box 12, with code Q. Electing to include nontaxable combat pay in earned income may increase or decrease your EIC.”
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Rules for Everyone This chapter discusses Rules 1 through 7. You must meet all seven rules to qualify for the EIC. If you don’t meet all seven rules, you can’t get the credit and you don’t need to read the rest of the publication.
If you meet all seven rules in this chapter, then read either chapter 2 or chapter 3 (whichever applies) for more rules you must meet.
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