This is a document used by our tax team when they're filing your return. Basically, this form serves as a checklist to ensure that our tax experts has done their "due diligence" — in determining whether you are eligible to claim:
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC)
- Child Tax Credit (CTC), Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), and Credit for Other Dependents (ODC)
- Head of Household (HOH) filing status
The form is divided into different sections, each dealing with a specific credit or filing status:
- Part I — Due Diligence Requirements
- Part II — Due Diligence Questions for Returns Claiming EIC
- Part III — Due Diligence Questions for Returns Claiming CTC/ACTC/ODC
- Part IV — Due Diligence Questions for Returns Claiming AOTC
- Part V — Due Diligence Questions for Claiming HOH
- Part VI — Eligibility Certification