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posted Jun 5, 2019 4:31:15 PM

What required documents for line 2 of form 8885 do I need to send in, or am I just sending the printed form you gave?

line 2 shows $4,100

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New Member
Jun 5, 2019 4:31:16 PM

You will send along with Form 8885 the following:

  1. Fill out Form 8453 (make sure you check the box for Form 8885)
  2. Supporting documentation for Form 8885
  • An official letter reflecting that you were an eligible individual for the months claimed on line 2 in 2017
  • A copy of your health insurance bills or COBRA payment coupons for each month you are claiming the credit on line 2
  • Proof of payment for each month you are claiming the credit on line 2

After you received acknowledgment that the IRS has accepted your e-filed return, mail the above mentioned documents to the following address within 3 business days:

Internal Revenue Service
Attn: Shipping and Receiving, 0254
Receipt and Control Branch
Austin, TX 73344-0254
For more detail on the attached documentation please see IRS – Instructions Form 8885 under the ‘Required Documents’ section on pg. 6

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New Member
Jun 5, 2019 4:31:16 PM

You will send along with Form 8885 the following:

  1. Fill out Form 8453 (make sure you check the box for Form 8885)
  2. Supporting documentation for Form 8885
  • An official letter reflecting that you were an eligible individual for the months claimed on line 2 in 2017
  • A copy of your health insurance bills or COBRA payment coupons for each month you are claiming the credit on line 2
  • Proof of payment for each month you are claiming the credit on line 2

After you received acknowledgment that the IRS has accepted your e-filed return, mail the above mentioned documents to the following address within 3 business days:

Internal Revenue Service
Attn: Shipping and Receiving, 0254
Receipt and Control Branch
Austin, TX 73344-0254
For more detail on the attached documentation please see IRS – Instructions Form 8885 under the ‘Required Documents’ section on pg. 6