EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT ACCEPTABLE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
In 2012, the IRS started requiring more documentation from tax preparers of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Below is a list of acceptable supporting documentation needed to prepare your return if you are receiving the EITC.
To Show Residency of Qualifying Children:
- School records or statement
- Landlord or property management statement
- Health care provider statement
- Medical records
- Child care provider statement
- Social service records or statement
- Place of worship statement
- Employer statement
- Any other documentation to show residency
To Show Disability of Qualifying Children:
- Doctor Statement
- Other health care provider statement
- Social services agency or program statement
- Any other documentation to show disability
To Show Self-Employment:
- Business license
- Forms 1099
- Records of gross receipts
- Summary of income
- Records of expenses
- Summary of expenses
- Bank statements
These requirements are a result of the IRS continuing to receive fraudulent claims of the EITC.
