Deductions & credits

You can use the steps below to help you get to where to fill out information for Form 8862 to add it to your tax return.

  • Log into your account and click Take me to my return
  • Go to Search box in top right cover and click there to type in 8862 and hit enter
  • Then click on Jump to 8862 that appears in search results
  • This takes you to the screen Looks like the Earned Income Credit may put more money in your pocket
  • Click Continue and answer the next couple earned income (you have to answer through these) questions properly
  • On the Do any of these uncommon situations apply? screen, check the box next to I/we got a letter/notice from the IRS telling me/us to fill out an 8862 form to claim the Earned Income Credit.
  • Click Continue and then Done
  • Next screen is Since you got an IRS notice, we need to check on a few things 
  • Answer No, none of these apply and I need to fill out the 8862 form and Continue
  • You should then see Form 8862 on your screen
  • Add any necessary information you need to in that form and click Continue

NOTE: If you are having trouble adding another child, go here for guidance Unable to add a second or third child to Form 8862 Part III 

And if you are using the app on a mobile device, go here How do I get to Form 8862 in the TurboTax Mobile App? for steps.


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