Get 2012 Form It 209

Filling out the 2012 Form IT-209 online can be a straightforward process when guided step-by-step. This form is essential for noncustodial parents looking to claim the New York State Earned Income Credit. This guide will walk you through each component of the form, ensuring you complete it accurately.

Follow the steps to fill out the form online effectively.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your editing tool.
2. Enter your name(s) as shown on your return in the designated field at the top of the form.
3. Provide your social security number in the space provided. Ensure it is accurately inputted for correct processing.
4. In Schedule A, Part 1, answer all eligibility questions from lines 1 through 10. If you answer 'No' to any of these questions, you do not qualify for the noncustodial EIC.
5. In Part 2, determine if you have already filed your NYS income tax return. If yes, you will need to file an amended return to claim your credits.
6. Next, decide if you want the Tax Department to compute your noncustodial EIC for you. If yes, complete lines 13-17.
7. Proceed to enter your earned income in the section outlined in Part 3. Be sure to follow the instructions provided for accurate calculations.
8. Continue to Part 4, where you will compute your credit based on the information provided earlier. This will involve cross-referencing tables provided in the form's instructions.
9. Finally, review all information filled in, then save your changes, download a copy for your records, and print or share the form as necessary.

Complete your Form IT-209 online today to ensure you receive the credits you qualify for.