Diane is a single taxpayer who qualifies for the earned income credit. diane has two qualifying children who are 3 and 5 years old. during 2016, diane's wages are $17,700 and she receives dividend income of $700. earned income credit phase-out ranges number of qualifying children other than joint filers joint filers phaseout begins phaseout ends phaseout begins phaseout ends none $8,270 $14,880 $13,820 $20,430 1 $18,190 $39,296 $23,740 $44,846 2 $18,190 $44,648 $23,740 $50,198 3 or more $18,190 $47,955 $23,740 $53,505