Help with 8862 form

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Form 8862 is used to reclaim certain tax credits after they were previously denied or reduced by the IRS. To better help you with this form, please let us know the following:

- Which credit are you trying to claim? Form 8862 is used for the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, Additional Child Tax Credit, American Opportunity Tax Credit, or Credit for Other Dependents

- Did the IRS notify you that your credit was denied or reduced by the IRS in previous years?

- Do you have any specific questions about the form?