
The Ultimate Interview Guide for EITC, CTC, ACTC, AOTC, ODC & HOH
Proven Interview Prompts to Help Tax Preparers Meet Due Diligence Standards & Avoid Costly IRS Penalties
Stop second-guessing your interviews. Start asking the right questions with confidence.
This powerful guide gives you 250+ IRS-aligned due diligence questions designed to help you uncover accurate client information, stay compliant, and properly document every return.
Whether you’re new to tax preparation or a seasoned professional, this resource equips you with structured interview prompts that align with IRS expectations—so you can protect your practice and reduce audit risk.
✔️ 250+ carefully crafted due diligence interview questions
✔️ IRS-aligned prompts designed to uncover accurate client information
✔️ Structured interview flow to improve consistency and compliance
✔️ Questions tailored to the most audited credits and filing statuses
✔️ Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
✔️ Child Tax Credit (CTC) & Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC)
✔️ Head of Household (HOH) Filing Status
✔️ American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC)
✔️ Other Dependent Credit (ODC)
✔️ Bonus: Sample interview scenarios to guide real client conversations
💡 Strengthen your due diligence process
💡 Reduce audit risk and avoid penalties up to $65,000 per audit
💡 Improve client interviews and documentation accuracy
💡 Train your team with consistent, compliant questioning
Take control of your interviews and protect your practice.
📩 Instant download — start using it today
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The Ultimate Interview Guide
Ask better questions. Stay compliant. Protect your business.