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Why is Form 8867 required?

Form 8867 must be completed by a paid tax return preparer responsible for a taxpayer's claim of the EIC, the CTC/ACTC/ODC, the AOTC, and/or HOH filing status; therefore, there may be multiple Forms 8867 for one return or amended return.

What are the EITC due diligence requirements?

Basically, due diligence requires you, as a paid preparer, to: Evaluate the information received from the client. Apply a consistency and reasonableness standard to the information. Make additional reasonable inquiries when the information appears to be incorrect, inconsistent, or incomplete.

What is the IRS form 8867?

Form 8867 covers the EIC, the CTC/ACTC/ODC, the AOTC, and/or HOH filing status. You should check the boxes corresponding to all benefits actually claimed on the return that you prepared. Only paid tax return preparers should complete this form.

What is the new EITC rule?

Beginning in 2021, an individual can now claim the EIC with up to $10,000 of investment income (which will be indexed for inflation in future years). Before this change, individuals were prevented from claiming the EIC if they had investment income over $3,650.

How long must a tax preparer retain form 8867?

Any documents your client showed you that you relied on to complete Form 8867 or the worksheets. Any additional information you relied on. Keep these records for 3 years from the latest date of the following that apply: The due date of the tax return (not including any extension of time for filing), or.

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What is the first due diligence requirement?

These first three due diligence requirements can be summarized as a \u201cknowledge requirement\u201d that has the following components: To determine if the taxpayer is eligible for the claimed benefit, the preparer must interview the taxpayer, ask questions, and document the questions and the taxpayer's responses.

Is 8867 required?

For every tax return or claim for refund you prepare claiming the EITC, CTC/ACTC/ODC, AOTC or HOH filing status, you must: Complete Form 8867 based on information provided to you by the taxpayer or information you otherwise reasonably obtain or know.

What are the four EITC due diligence requirements?

The Four Due Diligence Requirements Complete and Submit Form 8867. (Treas. Reg. section 1.6695-2(b)(1)) ... Compute the Credits. (Treas. Reg. section 1.6695-2(b)(2)) ... Knowledge. (Treas. Reg. section 1.6695-2(b)(3)) ... Keep Records for Three Years.

How long must a tax preparer retain form 8867?

Any documents your client showed you that you relied on to complete Form 8867 or the worksheets. Any additional information you relied on. Keep these records for 3 years from the latest date of the following that apply: The due date of the tax return (not including any extension of time for filing), or.

Is 8867 required?

For every tax return or claim for refund you prepare claiming the EITC, CTC/ACTC/ODC, AOTC or HOH filing status, you must: Complete Form 8867 based on information provided to you by the taxpayer or information you otherwise reasonably obtain or know.

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