how do you qualify for earned income?
<answer> 1 Your Adjusted Gross Income and earned income must meet the limits shown on the Eligible earned income amounts page. 2 Your investment income must meet or be less than the amount listed on the Eligible earned income amounts page. <context> 1 Cannot be the qualifying child of another person*. 2  Your Adjusted Gross Income and earned income must meet the limits shown on the Eligible earned income amounts page. 3  Your investment income must meet or be less than the amount listed on the Eligible earned income amounts page.