EIC

[Christian]

I do very few returns involving the EIC. For those of you who do are you requiring records as indicated in Form 8867 with respect to the child's residence in making final determination as to eligibility? I have been making it mandatory and would appreciate any feedback.

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

I have them bring me something: school records, daycare records, doctor bill and I keep a copy for my records.

[Pacun]

Yes. I am. I ask for school records and vaccination.

[Lion EA]

I only have two:  one mother I've know since the day after she was born in 1981, have been in their home with mother and children, gotten all the gossip via grandmother, know the mother's siblings also;  other mother lives in my town, attends the only school and music and sports activities, been clients for longer than the son has been alive, came recommended from an even longer-term client.  I have them answer the questions and sign.

[Terry D EA]

Same here. Only have long time clients that claim EITC so I know them and have even taught some of them in school so answer the questions sign the 8867 and move on. If I did take a new client who is entitled to claim the EIC then yes I would ask for the necessary documents.

[ljwalters]

I do as Lion they answer question and then I have them sign.  And mostly I knew the clients before child came.