Get 8862

Filling out Form 8862 is essential for individuals who wish to claim the earned income credit after it was disallowed in a prior year. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to complete the form online, ensuring a smooth filing experience.

Follow the steps to fill out Form 8862 effectively

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Enter the year for which you are filing this form in the designated field.
3. Indicate whether the only reason your earned income credit (EIC) was reduced or disallowed in the earlier year was due to an incorrect report of earned income or investment income by selecting 'Yes' or 'No.' If 'Yes' is selected, stop here and ensure to attach the form to your tax return without completing further sections.
4. Respond to the question about whether you, or your spouse if filing jointly, could be claimed as a qualifying child of another taxpayer for the year specified. Select 'Yes' or 'No.' If 'Yes,' you cannot take the EIC.
5. If applicable, fill out Part II by entering the number of days each qualifying child lived with you in the United States during the specified year, ensuring to include any special rules for children born or who died within the year.
6. Input the address where you and your qualifying child or children lived, including different addresses if necessary.
7. Identify any other person who lived with your child or children for more than half the year and provide their name and relationship.
8. For filers without a qualifying child, indicate the number of days you lived in the United States. If married, also indicate your spouse's days.
9. Review your entries for accuracy and completeness before saving or downloading the form.
10. Once finalized, save any changes, download the form, or print it for your records and submit it along with your tax return.

Complete your documents online today for a hassle-free filing experience!