Chapter 2 Rules If You Have a Qualifying Child If you have met all the rules in chapter 1, use thischapter to see if you have a qualifying child. This chapter discussesRules 7 through 9. You must meet all three ofthose rules, in addition to the rules in chapters 1 and 4, to qualifyfor the earned income credit with a qualifying child. Note. You must file Form 1040 or Form1040A to claim the EIC with a qualifying child. (You cannot file Form1040EZ.) You must also complete Schedule EIC and attach it to yourreturn. If you meet all the rules in chapter 1 and this chapter, readchapter 4 to find out what to do next. No qualifying child.Maastricht AccommodationIf you do not meet Rule 7, hotel rooms Taastrupyou do not have a qualifyingchild. Read chapter 3 to find out if you can get the earned incomecredit. Rule 7 - Your Child Must Meet the Relationship, Age, and Residency Tests Rule 8 - Your Qualifying Child Cannot Be the Qualifying Child of Another Person With a Higher Modified AGI Rule 9 - You Cannot Be a Qualifying Child of Another Person