Due Diligence: Form 8867 Mastery Course

Understanding and applying IRS due diligence requirements is essential for every tax professional. This course is designed to help preparers, EROs, and tax office owners confidently determine client eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC/ACTC), American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), and Head of Household (HOH) filing status while remaining compliant with IRS regulations.

You'll learn how to conduct effective client interviews, ask the right qualifying questions, properly complete Form 8867, and document your findings to support eligibility determinations. Proper due diligence not only helps protect your clients from audits and credit disallowances but also safeguards your office from costly IRS penalties.

This training provides a practical understanding of the IRS's Four Pillars of Due Diligence and teaches you how to consistently apply them in your tax preparation process.

What You'll Learn

Understanding Form 8867 Requirements
The IRS Four Pillars of Due Diligence
EITC Qualification Rules
CTC/ACTC Qualification Rules
AOTC Qualification Rules
Head of Household Filing Status Requirements
Client Interview Techniques
Documentation and Record Retention Requirements
Audit-Ready Due Diligence Procedures
Common Compliance Errors and How to Avoid Them

Included Resources

Form 8867 Completion Guide
Due Diligence Checklists
Client Interview Questionnaires
Eligibility Verification Worksheets
Documentation Request Templates
Record Retention Guide
Audit Protection Resources

Perfect For

Tax Professionals
PTIN Holders
EROs
Tax Office Owners
Service Bureau Owners
New and Experienced Tax Preparers

White Label Rights Included

Customize this course with your own logo, branding, colors, and pricing to train your team or resell as your own educational product.

Master Due Diligence. Reduce Risk. Protect Your Clients and Your Business.