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What is a 8862 used for?
Form 8862 is used by individuals to provide information required by the IRS to claim the Earned Income Credit (EIC) after it has been previously denied or reduced. This form helps the IRS determine eligibility for the EIC in the current tax year.
Who needs to fill out a 8862 form
Individuals whose Earned Income Credit was denied or reduced in a previous year due to a determination that they were not eligible, and who wish to claim the EIC again.
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It is used to provide information required to claim the Earned Income Credit after it has been previously denied or reduced.
It is necessary if your Earned Income Credit was denied or reduced for reasons other than mathematical or clerical errors.
Processing times can vary depending on IRS workload.
