What kind of proof needs to be sent in for proof of EIC

[cblodgett1976]

tax return being reviewed for proof of EIC i claimed my girlfriends kids what is valid proof i can send

[SweetieJean · Accepted solution]

You cannot claim your GF's kids for EIC, as they are not related to you.

An additional issue - a boyfriend/girlfriend and their child (who is not also your child) will not qualify you for Head of Household because you are not related.  Also, the child will not qualify you for child tax credit or the child and dependent care credit (again, because you're not related.)

[Coleen3]

The first link below outlines what is needed to prove EIC. The other two may also be helpful to you.

https://elite8financial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/f886-h-eic.pdf

https://www.eitc.irs.gov/eitc/files/downloads/f886-h-hoh.pdf

https://www.eitc.irs.gov/eitc/files/downloads/f886-h-dep.pdf