What Happens if I Make A Mistake Claiming the EITC?

Errors on your happen, and generally they delay your . When the mistake is made while claiming the , you can expect to wait a little longer to receive that part of your , even extending into months-long delays. In some cases, errors on the portion of your tax return could result in a denial of your entire credit.

Should the deny your EITC claim, you'll suffer some repercussions including:

Repayment of the EITC amount you've received plus .

Filing Form 8862, “Information to Claim Earned Credit After Disallowance” prior to attempting to claim the EITC on another tax return.

If the mistake is deemed reckless or intentional by the IRS, you won't be able to claim the EITC for the following two years.

If the IRS determines your tax return was filed fraudulently, you'll be banned from claiming the EITC for the next decade.