QuickAlerts - Technical - Attn: Software Developers and Return Transmitters

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Subject:  Form 8867, Paid Preparer’s Earned Income Credit Checklist
The IRS has noticed that a large number of returns with the Form 8867, Paid Preparer’s Earned Income Credit Checklist, have incomplete information. Although the IRS will not reject a return if information is missing on Form 8867, these returns will be suspended causing a potential delay in refunds if the information is missing.

We are asking software developers and transmitters to communicate the Form 8867 information requirements through their software and other communication channels. Specifically, when Form 8867 is present in a return and Earned Income Credit is claimed, entries for lines 22, 23, 24, 25, both parts of 26, and 27 must be present. We recommend that the software ensures these lines on Form 8867 have entries in order to avoid processing delays that could impact refunds.

We also ask that you remind preparers that they could be assessed a penalty if they fail to comply with the due diligence requirements.
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