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Form 15112: Earned Income Credit Worksheet (CP 27)
Internal Revenue Service Form 15112 is the Earned Income Credit Worksheet (CP 27) that taxpayers use to confirm eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit. It asks you to verify, for 2025, that you did not live outside the United States for more than 6 months.
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IRS Form 15112 - Earned Income Credit Worksheet (CP 27)
Internal Revenue Service Form 15112 is the Earned Income Credit Worksheet (CP 27) that taxpayers use to confirm eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit. It asks you to verify, for 2025, that you did not live outside the United States for more than 6 months.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Signing and sending the worksheet while a disqualifying box is checked can trigger perjury penalties.
- 2Signing and submitting the form after checking a box that disqualifies you from the EITC.
- 3Leaving the Social Security Number fields blank for yourself or your spouse.
- 4Omitting the required address, city, state, or ZIP code information.
- 5Failing to provide both primary and secondary telephone numbers when requested.
Plain English
Form 15112 lets you tell the IRS whether you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. You fill in your name, Social Security numbers, address, and answer a few yes‑or‑no questions about living abroad, disability and other rules. If none of the disqualifying boxes are checked, you sign and send the worksheet with your tax return.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2026-02-04 10:10:44
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you need to confirm eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit for the 2025 tax year before filing your return.
- Do not use it when any of the disqualifying statements in Step 1 apply to you or your spouse.
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You qualify for EITC and must document eligibility
Worksheet verifies you meet all EITC criteria for 2025
✓ Confirm no disqualifying boxes are checked
You are filing a joint return for 2025 and need to report both spouses
Both spouses sign in Step 2 to certify information
✓ Ensure both signatures are present
You have changed address since last filing and must provide current contact details
Address and telephone fields must be completed accurately
✓ Verify address matches IRS records
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Your name
Printed name as on Social Security card · Step 2 signature block
Social Security Number
SSN number from Social Security card · Step 2 signature block
Address
Current mailing address if changed · Contact information section
Step 1 check boxes
Answers to disqualifying statements · Step 1 checklist
Signature
Handwritten signature and date · Step 2 signature block
Before you submit
- 1Verify no disqualifying boxes are marked in Step 1
- 2Enter your full name exactly as shown on your Social Security card
- 3Enter your Social Security Number correctly
- 4Provide your current address if it has changed
- 5Enter primary telephone number and best time to call
- 6Enter secondary telephone number and best time to call if applicable
- 7Sign and date the form in the taxpayer signature line
- 8If filing jointly, have spouse sign and date the spouse signature line
- 9Attach the completed worksheet to your tax return
How to file this form
- 1Use the EITC Assistant toolkit at IRS.gov/EITCAssistant to verify potential credit eligibility
- 2Complete Step 1 by checking any applicable disqualifying statements
- 3If no boxes are checked, proceed to Step 2
- 4Sign and date the worksheet as required
- 5Attach the worksheet to your tax return as proof of eligibility
- 6Retain a copy of the signed worksheet for your records
Known limitations
- 1Form does not apply if you lived outside the United States for more than 6 months in 2025.
- 2Form does not apply if you can be claimed as a dependent by another person and did not file a joint return for 2025.
- 3Form does not apply if your Social Security card reads “Not Valid for Employment.”
- 4Form does not apply if you are an Earned Income Credit qualifying child of another person for 2025.
- 5Form does not apply if you are permanently and totally disabled and lived with another person in the United States for more than 6 months in 2025.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 15112 (Earned Income Credit Worksheet (CP 27)) is revised February 2026 (Rev. 2‑2026); the source does not reference a separate latest‑information page.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm February 2026 (Rev. 2‑2026)
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — confirm both taxpayer and spouse signatures and dates are provided
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- SRCForm p.1 — worksheet revision date is Rev. 2-2026.
- SRCForm p.1 — disqualifier: lived outside United States for more than 6 months in 2025.
- SRCForm p.1 — disqualifier: can be claimed as a dependent and did not file a joint return for 2025.
- SRCForm p.1 — disqualifier: Social Security card reads “Not Valid for Employment.”
- SRCForm p.1 — disqualifier: is an EITC qualifying child of another person for 2025.
- SRCForm p.1 — disqualifier: permanently and totally disabled and lived with another person in the United States for more than 6 months in 2025.
- SRCForm p.1 — instruction to use EITC Assistant toolkit at IRS.gov/EITCAssistant before filing.
- SRCForm p.1 — if any disqualifying boxes are checked, stop and do not need to respond.
- SRCForm p.1 — if no boxes are checked, continue to Step 2.
- SRCForm p.1 — Step 2 requires signature, date, and return of the form.
Common confusion points
Do I still need to file the worksheet if I lived abroad exactly 6 months?
The form’s disqualifying statement triggers only when you lived outside the U.S. for more than 6 months.
→ Confirm your total days abroad did not exceed 182 days in 2025.
Can I check the box for a disabled spouse and still qualify?
Checking any disqualifying box stops the worksheet and indicates you do not qualify for the EITC.
→ If any box is checked, do not continue to Step 2.
Is a Social Security card marked ‘Not Valid for Employment’ a reason to stop?
The worksheet lists that condition as a disqualifier.
→ Verify the wording on your card; if it says ‘Not Valid for Employment,’ do not proceed.
Am I disqualified if I am claimed as a dependent but filed a joint return?
The disqualifier requires both being claimed as a dependent and not filing a joint return.
→ Check both conditions; if you filed jointly, you may still qualify.
Does being an EITC qualifying child of someone else prevent me from using this form?
One of the listed statements disqualifies you if you are an EITC qualifying child of another person.
→ Confirm your filing status; if you are claimed as a qualifying child, stop.
If I am a U.S. military member stationed abroad, does the 6‑month rule apply?
The form notes that extended active duty military personnel are considered to have lived in the U.S. for EITC purposes.
→ Treat your overseas service as U.S. residence for the 6‑month test.
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Form 1040-X – Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (filed to correct EITC errors)
Questions about IRS Form 15112
What is IRS Form 15112 used for?
Form 15112 lets you tell the IRS whether you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. You fill in your name, Social Security numbers, address, and answer a few yes‑or‑no questions about living abroad, disability and other rules. If none of the disqualifying boxes are checked, you sign and send the worksheet with your tax return.
Who must file IRS Form 15112?
Taxpayers who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit must file IRS Form 15112.
What information does IRS Form 15112 require?
The worksheet gathers the filer’s name, Social Security number, spouse’s name and SSN, current address, telephone numbers, and a series of eligibility statements about residence, disability, dependent status, and SSN validity, then requires signatures.
How do I complete IRS Form 15112?
First, enter your name, Social Security numbers, spouse’s information, address and phone numbers. Next, review each statement in Step 1 and place a check mark in any box that applies to you. If any disqualifying box is checked, stop; otherwise proceed to Step 2. Finally, sign, date, and return the form.
What happens if IRS Form 15112 is filed incorrectly?
Providing false information violates the penalties of perjury statement on the form and can result in legal penalties.
Do I still need to file the worksheet if I lived abroad exactly 6 months?
The form’s disqualifying statement triggers only when you lived outside the U.S. for more than 6 months. Confirm your total days abroad did not exceed 182 days in 2025.
Can I check the box for a disabled spouse and still qualify?
Checking any disqualifying box stops the worksheet and indicates you do not qualify for the EITC. If any box is checked, do not continue to Step 2.
Is a Social Security card marked ‘Not Valid for Employment’ a reason to stop?
The worksheet lists that condition as a disqualifier. Verify the wording on your card; if it says ‘Not Valid for Employment,’ do not proceed.
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