Credit Figured for You(p6)

You can figure the credit yourself, or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will figure it for you. See Figuring the Credit Yourself, later.

If you choose to have the IRS figure the credit for you, read the following discussion for the form you will file (Form 1040 or Form 1040A).

If you want the IRS to figure your tax, see Publication 967.

If you want the IRS to figure your credit, attach Schedule R to your return and enter "CFE" on the dotted line next to line 48 of Form 1040. Check the box in Part I of Schedule R for your filing status and age. Fill in Part II and lines 11 and 13 of Part III if they apply to you.

If you want the IRS to figure your credit, attach Schedule 3 to your return and print "CFE" next to line 30 of Form 1040A. Check the box in Part I of Schedule 3 for your filing status and age. Fill in Part II and lines 11 and 13 of Part III, if they apply to you.