If a self-employed taxpayer fails to bring documentation to prove their income b

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If a self-employed taxpayer fails to bring documentation to prove their income but wants to claim the Earned Income Credit, the Child Tax Credit/Additional Child Tax Credit, and/or the American Opportunity Credit, the Tax Professional: Must be given other evidence that the self-employment income is correct and complete before completing and signing the return.   Cannot prepare the return.   May not claim any of these credits on the taxpayer's return.   Should instruct the taxpayer to prepare a Form 1099-MISC to document their own income.   If a self-employed taxpayer fails to bring documentation to prove their income but wants to claim the Earned Income Credit, the Child Tax Credit/Additional Child Tax Credit, and/or the American Opportunity Credit, the Tax Professional:

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Must be given other evidence that the self-employment income is correct and complete before completing and signing the return.
Tax preparer should ensure income is correct with supporting necessary evidences.

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