How to fix an e-filed return that
was rejected with error IND-046: Form 8862 is missing from the tax
return and it is required to be able to claim the earned income credit (EIC).Instructions
- Open (continue) your return if you don't already have
it open. (It is important to be in your actual return or the next
steps will not work for you.)
- In the search box, search for 8862 and
then click the Jump to 8862 link in the search results.
This will navigate to the Earned Income Credit section.
- Answer any questions that apply to you and navigate to
the screen where is asks Do any of these uncommon situations
apply?
-
Check the
box that says, I/we got a letter/notice from the IRS telling me/us
to fill out an 8862 form to claim the Earned Income Credit. or The
IRS sent me/us a notice that we can claim the EIC only if we file Form
8862.
- Click Continue and then Done.
- In the Since you got an IRS notice, we need to
check if any of these apply to your situation screen, click the
radio button next to No, none of these apply and I need to fill
out the 8862 form.
- Click Continue.
- Form 8862 will display. Fill out any necessary
info and click Continue.
