How do I get tax form 8862 and how do I submit it

You can file your Form 8862 right in TurboTax.

If you received a notice from the IRS, requiring you to file a Form 8862, be sure to follow all of the instructions in the notice.

You don't have to file Form 8862 in the year your credit was disallowed or reduced.

You can prepare/file your Form 8862 in TurboTax by following these instructions:

1. TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to Form 8862.
2. TurboTax Desktop: Search for Form 8862 and select the "Jump to" link.
3. This will take you  to the "Earned Income Credit" section
4. For the question "Do any of these uncommon situations apply" click on the box that says "I got a notice from the IRS saying that Form 8862 is required for the Earned Income Tax Credit".
5. Select "Continue" and then "Done"
6. You will see a screen that says, "Since you got an IRS notice, we need to check on a few things."
7. Select "No, None of these apply and I need to fill out the Form 8862 "
8. Select "Continue"
9. Answer the remaining screens

Click here for more detailed instructions for entering your Form 8862 information.

 Click here for a link to Form 8862.