Publications and Products

Download or view IRS publications specific to EITC. Find ordering information here.

Technical Tax Law Publications (located on irs.gov)

Marketing and Educational Products

Bookmarks:

  • Pub 4877, EITC Bookmark promoting EITC Central, (English, catalog #55629X) - This 2.5 by 7 inch bookmark directs users to EITC Central, to find useful general and specialized tools, including templates, statistics, fact sheets, how-to tips, specialized products and links to other helpful resources. It is a great reference for IRS partners, tax preparers, members of press, government offices, government agencies, employers, and more.

 

  • Pub 4537, EITC Bookmark for Tax Preparers (English, catalog #48670Q) - This 3 by 9 inch bookmark discusses due diligence and ways for a tax preparer to make it easy for clients to receive the EITC they earned. It also directs tax return preparers to various online tools and solutions available for EITC. This bookmark is also available in Braille,* catalog #57242G and in large print,* 57267B.

Stuffers or Small flyers:

  • Pub 962, EITC stuffer, (English version, catalog #13772B) Pub 962 SP, EITC stuffer, (Spanish version, catalog #13863R) - the information on this two-sided  3.5 by 7 inch flyer is specific to the current tax year. It promotes awareness of EITC eligibility and where to find additional EITC information. Employers, utility companies, grass-roots organizations, individual business sponsors and government agencies can use this publication as an envelope stuffer or handout.
  • Pub 962 ENG/SP, EITC stuffer (English on one side; Spanish on the other) catalog #34506V- the information on this 3.5 by 7 inch flyer is not specific to the current year but has general EITC eligibility information. Employers, utility companies, grass-roots organizations, individual business sponsors and government agencies can use this publication as an envelope stuffer or handout. (This publication is also available in Braille* (Catalog #50300J) and large-print*(Catalog #50364D) versions).

Brochures:

  • Pub 3211, EITC Q&A Brochure, (English on one side; Spanish on the other, catalog #36621F) - this 3.75 by 9 inch, eight, page brochure is used as an educational tool and handout at IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers, seminars, workshops, businesses, libraries and other public places to promote awareness EITC eligibility requirements. It also easily fits into a business size envelope. (This publication is also available in Braille* (catalog #52583G) and large-print* (catalog #52584R) versions.

 

 

  • Pub 4687, EITC Due Diligence (English, catalog #516364), Pub 4687 SP (Spanish, catalog #54975E) - This 3.67 by 8.5 inch, 6 page brochure informs paid tax return preparers who file returns with claims for EITC of the EITC due diligence requirements. It also provides information on avoiding common mistakes and locating resources to assist in meeting the requirements.

 

  • Pub 4716 EN/SP, Be Prepared to Get the EITC You Earned, (English on one side; Spanish on the other, catalog #52123A) - This 3.75 by 9 inch, four page brochure publication informs taxpayers what information and documentation to bring when having their tax return prepared. The publication also informs taxpayers of the importance of providing accurate information to save time and reduce the chance of mistakes. The publication does not have dated text or monetary values.

 

  • Pub 4717 EN/SP, Help your Tax Preparer Get you the Earned Income Tax Credit You Earned (English on one side; Spanish on the other, catalog #52125W) -this 3.75 by 9 inch, four page brochure informs taxpayers why their preparer asks the questions they do. It informs them of the preparer's due diligence requirements, the importance of providing accurate information and the consequences of not providing the correct information.

 

  • Pub 4808 (English, catalog #53829F) Pub 4808 SP (Spanish, catalog #55890C), Disability and EITC - This 3.67 by 8.5 inch , multi-page brochure explains and gives examples of when persons with disabilities or persons who are caretakers of persons with disabilities are eligible for EITC. This publication promotes awareness of this important financial boost to individuals and families. We developed this publication based on suggestions from preparers, social benefits organizations and other organizations both internal and external. This publication is also available in Braille* (Catalog #57234G) and Large Print* (Catalog #57473H).

DVDs:

  • Pub 4926, EITC and Due Diligence Made Easy (English, catalog #52123A) is a DVD that has EITC resources to help preparers meet their EITC due diligence requirements. The DVD includes the Schedule C Training Module and the 2010 Tax Forum Due Diligence videos.

 

Posters and Tablets:

  • Pub 3524, EITC Eligibility Checklist (English, catalog #73196H),  Pub 3524 SP (Spanish, catalog #39764B) - this 11 by 17 inch poster is designed for distribution to tax return preparers and other tax professionals to use as an educational tool to explain EITC eligibility requirements to their clients. The checklist is also available in 81/2" by 11" 50 page tablets. You can complete, tear off the tablet, and give to your clients for their records. The tablet-sized checklist is available in both English (Pub 3524A, catalog # 53831R) and Spanish (Pub. 3524A SP, Catalog #53832C). An electronic 2010 versions is still available for download on this site., Pub 3524e (2010 English) and Pub 3524 SPe (2010 Spanish).

 

  • Pub 3535, Not Valid for Employment Social Security Number Poster (English on one side; Spanish on the other, catalog #73271N) - this 11 by 17 inch poster shows a valid for employment Social Security card and discusses EITC eligibility requiring a valid SSN.

 

  • Pub 4194 ENG/SP, General EITC Requirements Poster, (English on one side; Spanish on the other, catalog #37266Y)- this 11 by 17 inch poster has general EITC eligibility information, information on what to bring to your preparer to have your return prepared, and information on what to expect from your preparer.

 

  • Pub 4298*, EITC/E-file/Child Tax Credit Bus Card (English and Spanish, 11X17 Bus card, catalog #38125M) - this poster is designed for display on public transit systems to inform taxpayers of three IRS programs, EITC, E-file and the Child Tax Credit. You can order a ready-made 11"X17"inch  bus card through our forms number. Or, you can download the following sizes to publish your own: 10.5"X27"e; 11"X28"e, 11"X17"e or 11"X35"e.

 

  • Pub 4718, EITC Employer Poster (English, catalog #52126H) (Spanish, catalog #59019J) - this 25.5 by 33 inch poster is designed for employers and other organizations to display to provide an important message from the IRS to workers about EITC.

Other:

 

  • Pub 1620,* Earned Income Tax Credit Folder - this folder can be used to distribute EITC materials and promote EITC eligibility.

 

 *Cannot be ordered online

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Last updated: 1/25/2012