How do I stop earned income tax credit from coming up in the California return? I deleted it. But when I tried to e-file, it's there again.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

If their income qualifies them for CAEITC, it will continue to compute it, why are you not letting your clients have CAEITC?

[atsui21]

Thanks, Lisa. Because my client retired in 2021 so he didn't actually work in 2022. But he received a very small W-2 from a PTO payout that didn't happen until the beginning of 2022. That's what triggered the EIC but I don't think he qualifies since he didn't work. 

[Just-Lisa-Now- · Accepted solution]

A W2 is considered earned income, even if it was PTO, she worked to get that money.

[atsui21]

Ok, I will leave it then. Thank you!