Get It 215 Form 2012

The It 215 Form 2012 is crucial for individuals seeking to claim the New York State earned income credit. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions for filling out the form online, ensuring that users can easily navigate each section.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the It 215 Form online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your name as it appears on your tax return along with your social security number in the appropriate fields.
3. Proceed to fill out Schedule A—Noncustodial Parent New York State Earned Income Credit. Answer each eligibility question carefully. If any answers are ‘No’, stop filling out this section as it indicates you do not qualify.
4. If you qualify, continue with listing up to three children who did not reside with you during the year. Ensure that you provide their names, relationships, and social security numbers.
5. In Part 2, confirm whether you have already filed your state income tax return. If ‘Yes’, you will need to file an amended return to claim the credit.
6. Indicate your preference regarding whether the Tax Department should compute your noncustodial and NYS Earned Income Credits, based on your situation.
7. Continue to Part 3, which involves reporting your earned income. Follow the instructions to correctly calculate your total earned income from wages and other sources.
8. In Part 4, review the computation sections to determine your noncustodial EIC based on your total earned income and federal AGI.
9. Complete Schedule B to claim the New York State Earned Income Credit. Here, confirm your federal EIC status and list qualifying children as needed.
10. Finally, review all entries for accuracy, then save your changes, download, or print the completed form to submit as required.

Start filling out your It 215 Form online today to ensure you receive your eligible credits!