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LenaH
Employee Tax Expert

Why can't i fill out form 8862 on turbotax?

Can you clarify the issue you are having with the form?

 

You can follow the steps below or refer to this help article to complete Form 8862 in TurboTax:

  1. Open or continue your return.
  2. Navigate to Form 8862:
    • TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to Form 8862.
    • TurboTax Desktop: Search for Form 8862 and select the Jump to link.
  3. You'll come to the Earned Income Credit section. Select Continue.
  4. 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.
  5. Select Continue and then Done.
  6. On the Since you got an IRS notice, we need to check on a few things screen, select No, none of these apply and I need to fill out the 8862 form.
  7. Select Continue.
  8. Answer the remaining questions.
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