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[IRS Answer] Not necessarily, the card has to be valid for employment. If a taxpayer has a SSN to receive federally funded benefits, such as Medicaid, it is not valid for EITC purposes. The Social Security card is generally marked "NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT." A Social Security card that says VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT ONLY WITH INS/DHS AUTHORIZATION is a valid SSN for EITC purposes. Find replicas of the various types of cards issued by Social Security Administration in this scenario [Preparer Question] 
My client has a Social Security card. Does that mean my client can claim EITC?
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