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Forms and Publications

Form/Pub Number

Title

EITC Brochure  EITC Brochure for 2007 (English/Spanish)

W-5

Earned Income Credit Advance Payment Certificate for 2006

W-5 (SP) Earned Income Credit Advance Payment Certificate

Pub 596

Earned Income Credit – For use in Preparing 2005 Tax Returns

Pub 596 SP Earned Income Credit (Spanish) - For use in Preparing 2005 Tax Returns
Pub 3211M EITC Questions and Answers

Schedule EIC

Earned Income Credit – Qualifying Child Information for 1040A or 1040 filers

1040 Instructions
Inst 1040 Instructions for Form 1040 and Schedules A, B, C, D, E, EIC, F, and SE
Form 8862 Information to Claim Earned Income Credit After Disallowance
Form 8862 SP Information to Claim Earned Income Credit After Disallowance (Spanish)
Pub 1759 Advance Earned Income Tax Credit Poster
Pub 1762 Advance Earned Income Tax Credit Stuffer
Pub 962 Earned Income Tax Credit (Stuffer)
Pub 962 SP Earned Income Tax Credit (Stuffer) (Spanish version)

Pub 3524

EITC Eligibility Checklist

Pub 4492 Information for Taxpayers Affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma

EITC Assistant Online Application

The EITC Assistant is a Web-based tool that helps figure EITC. It is available in both English and Spanish.
EITC Toolkit for Partners

Electronic Toolkit

This electronic toolkit (available in English and Spanish) is an online resource for our partner organizations that work with taxpayers who may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

EITC Toolkit for Tax Preparers

Electronic Toolkit

This toolkit features resources and information to help Tax Professionals:

  • Determine clients' eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit;
  • Ensure full compliance with EITC rules and regulations; and
  • File accurate claims on behalf of clients.
Pub 501 Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information

Pub 17

Your Federal Income Tax

Pub 3

Armed Forces' Tax Guide

Pub 517 Social Security and Other Information for Members of the Clergy & Religious Workers
Pub 972 Child Tax Credit
Pub 967 The IRS Will Figure Your Tax

EITC Certification Application Online

The purpose of this web application is to help you understand how to complete Certification documents so you can receive the EITC and to provide your Certification status.

Notice 797 Possible Federal Tax Refund Due to the Earned Income Credit (EIC)
Notice 1015 Have You Told Your Employees About the Earned Income Credit (EIC)
Pub 3498 The Examination Process
Pub 3498-A The Examination Process (Examinations by Mail)
Online Publications  
Earned Income Tax Credit: Qualifying Child Rules  
Tax Topic 601 EITC  
Filing Requirements  

Helpful Definitions and Acronyms

 
IRS Radio PSA's
 
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