This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

• EITC is the largest refundable tax credit, providing a refund even with zero tax liability.

• The 2025 investment income limit is a strict $11,950 cliff; exceeding it by one dollar means zero credit.

• A qualifying child must meet four specific tests: Relationship, Age, Residency, and Joint Return (R-A-R-J).

• Taxpayers must satisfy separate limits for both their earned income and their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).

• Taxpayers without a qualifying child can be eligible, but they must be between the ages of 25 and 65.

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