You need to complete Form 8862 and attach it to your tax return if:
- Your earned income credit (EIC), child tax credit (CTC)/additional child tax credit (ACTC), credit for other dependents (ODC) or American opportunity credit (AOTC) was reduced or disallowed for any reason other than a math or clerical error.
- You want to take the credit(s) and meet all the requirements.
How do I enter Form 8862?
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