Which one of the following taxpayers qualify for the earned income credit in 2017?

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To qualify for the earned income credit, the taxpayer must have earned income, be a U.S. citizen or resident alien for the entire year, have a valid social security number, cannot file Married Filing Separately, and cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return. The 70-year-old doctor (A) does not have earned income, the couple filing separately (C) cannot claim the credit, and the 18-year-old college student's (B) income is too low to qualify. The single construction worker (D) meets all the eligibility requirements and has two qualifying children, making him eligible for the earned income credit.

Which One of the Following Taxpayers Qualify for the Earned