If your Earned Income Credit (EIC) was disallowed or reduced for something other than a math or clerical error, you may need to file Form 8862 before the IRS allows you to use the credit again.
To add the form:
- Open or continue your return.
- Navigate to Form 8862:
- TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to Form 8862.
- TurboTax Desktop: Search for Form 8862 and select the Jump to link.
- You'll come to the Earned Income Credit section. Select Continue.
- Answer the questions. When you get to, Do any of these uncommon situations apply? check the box that says, I got a notice from the IRS saying that Form 8862 is required for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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