I am in the military stationed in England and have been since 2008. My wife started working for a local fitness center in April 2008. When I claim her foreign income ( around $1038 for 2011) I lose out on the EIC ($3800). This doesn't seem right, or fair. How can I claim her income and not lose out on the EIC? Can I claim her income as self-employment? I have searched all over the internet but have found nothing on a situation like this. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers.