To qualify to claim EITC, a taxpayer with or without children must meet certain tests such as: have a valid SSN, not use the MFS filing status, be a U.S. citizen or resident alien all year, not file Form 2555, and have investment income of $3,650 or less. The qualification missing from this list is that the taxpayer must __________. Meet the joint return test. Never have been turned down for EITC. Produce two forms of identification, one of which is a photo ID. Have earned income.