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Form 8867 is the Paid Preparer's Earned Income Credit (EIC) Checklist required by the IRS for tax preparers to determine a taxpayer's eligibility for the EIC. It includes sections for taxpayers with and without qualifying children, outlining necessary criteria such as filing status, income limits, and residency requirements. The form emphasizes due diligence requirements for preparers to ensure accurate information is used in determining EIC eligibility.

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Begin by entering the preparer's name and PTIN in Part I. Ensure that you accurately answer questions regarding the taxpayer's filing status and eligibility for the Earned Income Credit (EIC).
In Part II, if applicable, provide details about any qualifying children. Fill out each line carefully, confirming their relationship to the taxpayer and residency status.
For taxpayers without a qualifying child, complete Part III by answering questions about residency and age requirements.
Ensure all due diligence requirements in Part IV are met by documenting your inquiries and responses from the taxpayer.
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Who qualifies for earned income credit?

Limits on How Much You Can Earn To get the EITC for the 2024 tax year (for tax returns filed in early 2025), your income has to be below the following levels: $59,899 ($66,819 if married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children. $55,768 ($62,688 if married filing jointly) with two qualifying children.

What are the due diligence requirements for a tax preparer?

A tax preparer should not only keep copies of written information (receipts, prior tax returns, emails, etc.), but also document and retain copies of all oral information and advice received. This includes conversations with the client and other related parties.

Which credits are subject to the due diligence requirements on Form 8867?

Paid preparers of federal income tax returns or claims involving the earned income credit (EIC), child tax credit (CTC)/additional child tax credit (ACTC), credit for other dependents (ODC), American opportunity tax credit (AOTC), and/or head of household (HOH) filing status must meet due diligence requirements in

What is the schedule 8867?

Tax preparers are required to use Form 8867 when a tax return includes claims for certain credits, specifically the EITC, CTC, ACTC, AOTC, or if the return uses the Head of Household status. This form includes steps for checking details like income levels, dependents eligibility, and residency.

What is the purpose of the Form 8867?

Form 8867 serves as the Paid Preparers Due Diligence Checklist to ensure that tax return preparers gather and document the necessary information to support claims for certain tax credits. It helps prevent fraudulent claims and ensures compliance with IRS regulations.

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What is question 15 on form 8867?

The purpose of question 15 on Form 8867 is for the Tax Professional to docHub that all the information entered is, to the best of their knowledge, true, complete, and correct. Tasks: Determine if an active Form 8332 or similar statement is in place and, if applicable, attached to the taxpayers return.

How long do I keep form 8867?

Keep all five of the following records for 3 years from the latest of the dates specified in the Form 8867 instructions under Document Retention. 1. A copy of this Form 8867.

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