You can check the requirements to see if you have a chance of approval for these benefits. However, putting it bluntly, being dishonest with the IRS will cost you. The Earned Income Tax Credit may be reduced or eliminated if the IRS determines that a taxpayer has engaged in fraudulent activity or violated the restrictions to get the credit.

Most mistakes regarding EITC occur when a claimed child does not match eligibility requirements. Errors can also occur when many people lay claim to the same child. Also, your social security number and last name must be on the form. There’s also more information that needs to be spot-on if you want your application to be accepted.

If your tax return includes an incorrect EITC claim, it might be a while before you receive your refund, and the EITC may be subject to audit. Also, they may take all the credit, none of the credit, or something in between. Therefore, always be very well-informed before you submit your application.