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Error 0600: "According to the IRS, you must complete Form 8862 ..." When Checking E-filing Status

Updated: 11/17/2007
Article ID: 124

This message occurs when checking the status of an e-filed return. Here's the complete message:

Error Code 0600: According to the IRS, you must complete Form 8862 to claim earned income credit after disallowance. Form 8862 is missing from the tax return and it is required.

How to resolve this error

 

 To resolve this, you need to enter earned income credit information. Here's how:

 

  1. Open your return in TurboTax Desktop or log in to TurboTax Online.
  2. Select the Federal Taxes tab, and then select Taxes & Credits.
  3. Select Edit or Add for the 6. Earned Income Credit option.
  4. Answer the questions in the program to enter or update your earned income information.
    • When the Disqualified for EIC in Earlier Year screen appears, select Yes if you have been disqualified.
    • When the Denied Earned Income Credit screen appears, select Noif you have not been allowed the earned income credit since you were denied.
    • If you select the above two options, then TurboTax prompts you to prepare Form 8862. Follow the instructions to fill out Form 8862.
  5. Select the Federal Review tab, and then select Error Check to review your return.
  6. Save your return, and then re-file. You will not be charged again to re-file the same return electronically.
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