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EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT

CHECKLIST

Note that proof of age and residency is required for all the tax credit programs. That checklist can be found at the link below.  

Is your child your own child, a stepchild, or a foster child placed with you by a court or authorized agency? Or is the person your brother, sister, stepbrother or stepsister or their descendants?


[ ] Yes [ ] No

Did your child or other qualifying relative provide more than half of his or her own financial support during the tax year?

[ ] Yes [ ] No

Did you pay more than one half the cost of a home for your child or qualifying relative for more than 6 months?

 

[ ] Yes [ ] No

 

If you are claiming a disabled child, provide proof of the disability with one of these documents:

  • Doctor statement

  • Other health care provider statement

  • Social services agency or program statement

 

If you are self-employed, provide proof of business ownership with one of these documents:

  • Business license

  • 1099MISC forms

  • Records of gross receipts

  • Income summary

  • Expense summary

  • Bank statements

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