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February 5, 2025
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what is form 8862

  • February 5, 2025
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i need to file form 8862

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    February 5, 2025

    Form 8862 is used to reclaim certain tax credits (like the Earned Income Credit) that were previously denied. If your credit was disallowed for reasons other than a math or clerical error, and you now qualify, you'll need to file this form to claim the credit again.

     

    Here's how to file Form 8862 in TurboTax.

    1. Log into TurboTax - be sure you are logged in before going to step 2
    2. Click here to Go to Form 8862.
    3. You'll come to the Earned Income Credit section. Select Continue.
    4. Answer the questions. When you get to, Do any of these uncommon situations apply? check 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. On the Since you got an IRS notice, we need to check on a few things screen, select No, none of these apply and I need to fill out the 8862 form.
    7. Select Continue.
    8. Answer the remaining questions.
    February 5, 2025

    8862 is a form to complete when you receive health insurance premium credits under the Affordable Care Act to complete the form you should have received form 1095-A. if you have gotten it yet you can download it from their website 

    https://www.healthcare.gov/ 

    you can also cal  800-318-2596