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When I tried to file TurboTax said that I had to file form 8862. I called the IRS and they show no reason for me to have to file that. why would they say I had to file it

 
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Anita01
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When I tried to file TurboTax said that I had to file form 8862. I called the IRS and they show no reason for me to have to file that. why would they say I had to file it

Go back through the Earned Income Credit section.  There is a question asking if you ever had the credit reduced or disallowed in a prior year.  Change your answer to No.

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Anita01
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When I tried to file TurboTax said that I had to file form 8862. I called the IRS and they show no reason for me to have to file that. why would they say I had to file it

Go back through the Earned Income Credit section.  There is a question asking if you ever had the credit reduced or disallowed in a prior year.  Change your answer to No.

When I tried to file TurboTax said that I had to file form 8862. I called the IRS and they show no reason for me to have to file that. why would they say I had to file it

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