E-file reject F1040-164-01: Form 8862 is missing from the tax return and it is required to be able to claim the earned income credit (EIC)
If you have already filled out Form 8862 and your return is being rejected, you may need to completely delete the form and reenter it. If it doesn't work, you should print your entire return and mail it in.
Here are instructions on how to delete the form:
- Open or continue your return in TurboTax.
- In the left menu, select Tax Tools and then Tools.
- In the pop-up window Tool Center, choose Delete a form.
- Select Delete next to the form/schedule/worksheet in the list and follow the instructions.
Next please follow the steps precisely.
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Related Information:
Here is a TurboTax article about form 8862.
