Form 8836, the Qualifying Children Residency Statement, is a key IRS document for taxpayers claiming the Earned Income Credit (EIC) with qualifying children. Issued by the Department of the Treasury and the IRS, it requires taxpayers to confirm that each qualifying child lived with them for more than half the tax year. The form collects social security numbers, addresses, and detailed child residency data, and includes instructions for attaching supporting documents such as school records, childcare records, or signed affidavits.
Form 8836 accommodates temporary absences due to military service, hospitalization, or other IRS-recognized exceptions. Taxpayers are guided on filing requirements, required documentation, and the appeals process if an EIC claim is denied. Related forms include IRS Form 8867 (Paid Preparer EIC Checklist) and Schedule 8812 (Credits for Qualifying Children).
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | 8836 Form |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Fillable? | No |