Schedule EIC You must complete and attachSchedule EIC to your tax return if youhave a qualifying child and are claiming the EIC. Schedule EICprovides IRS with information about your qualifying children,including their names, ages, SSNs, relationship to you, and the amountof time they lived with you during the year. An example of a filled-inSchedule EIC is shown on page 40. If you are required to complete and attach Schedule EIC but do not,it will take longer to process your return and issue your refund. Worksheet 596-Earned Income Credit (EIC) Worksheet 596-Continued Worksheet 596-Continued