This course covers changes to the earned income credit for 2021. The American Rescue Plan made substantial changes to the EIC for 2021, with some changes specific to 2021-only, while some changes remain a permanent part of the law. We will cover the 15 rules for claiming the EIC, and also cover Form 8867 due diligence.

This course explains the following topics:

  • Understand the EIC changes for 2021-only
  • Understand the EIC changes that are permanent
  • Define the 15 rules for claiming EIC
  • Understand due diligence and Form 8867
Learning Objectives
  • Explore and understand the EIC changes for 2021-only.
  • Discover and define the 15 rules for claiming EIC.
  • Identify and understand due diligence and Form 8867.
Last updated/reviewed: September 07, 2022
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
Instructor for this course
  Course Overview CPE
Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Introduction to Earned Income Credit 2021 Tax Returns Recent Updates10:44
  Rule 6 - Rule 108:56
  Rule 11 - Rule 159:20
  Form 88623:48
  Form 886718:58
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Earned Income Credit 2021 Tax Returns51:46
SUPPORTING MATERIAL
  Slides: Earned Income CreditPDF
  Earned Income Credit Glossary/IndexPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam