You will still need to file this form if that is the reject reason.
Follow these steps to add Form 8862 to your taxes.
- Sign in to your TurboTax account and click Continue your return.
- Click Search in the upper right-hand corner and search for 8862.
- Select the first result: Jump to 8862.
Now you are at the beginning of the Earned Income Credit.
- Continue on the first two screens and stop when you see Do any of these uncommon situations apply?
- Check the box that says, I got an IRS notice saying that I can only claim the Earned Income Credit if I file an 8862 and Continue.
- Select Done, but hang on, there are a few more steps to go.
- Answer the question about your IRS notice.
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