ErnieS0
Expert Alumni

After you file

Were you able to use the full credit? The IRS may be asking for Form 8834 because you only claimed part of the credit.

 

Unfortunately if you cannot use part of the credit because of the tax liability limit, the unused credit is lost. The unused or excess credit cannot be carried back or forward to other tax years.

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