To know if you received the Earned Income Credit (EIC), you can check your tax return form. Specifically, the EIC is reported on line 27 of IRS Form 1040 for the tax year 2023. If you were eligible and claimed the credit, the amount will appear there. Additionally, if you used a tax software or service, the EIC amount usually appears in the summary or payments section of your tax filing. If the IRS audited your return or has questions about your EIC claim, they send a letter with instructions on how to respond and verify your credit. In summary:
- Look at line 27 on your Form 1040 to see if you claimed EIC.
- Check your tax filing summary or payments section if using tax software.
- Check for any IRS letters stating information or audit about your EIC claim.
These steps will confirm if you received the Earned Income Credit on your tax return.
