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IRS Notice CP27: You may get the Earned Income Credit

IRS Notice CP27 is a refund letter from the IRS. The IRS thinks you may be able to get the Earned Income Credit but didn't claim it. You may be able to get money back. This is not a bill.

What this letter usually means

The IRS thinks you may be able to get the Earned Income Credit but didn't claim it. You may be able to get money back. This is not a bill. Keep this letter with your tax records for the year it covers.

Category: About your refund

What people usually do first

Fill out the worksheet (Form 15112) that came with the notice. If it shows you can claim the credit, sign it and mail it back.

What to have ready

What may come next

This letter does not point to a specific follow-up letter. Any later step will be described in mail from the IRS.

Read the IRS page

The IRS letter itself is the final word on what it means for you. Read the IRS page for CP27.

Common questions about CP27

What is IRS notice CP27?

The IRS thinks you may be able to get the Earned Income Credit but didn't claim it. You may be able to get money back. This is not a bill.

How long do I have to respond to a CP27 notice?

The date to respond or pay by, if there is one, is printed on your letter. Check it, and read the IRS page for CP27 for more.

Is a CP27 notice a scam?

A real CP27 comes by mail and should match your own records. You can also sign in to your IRS Online Account on irs.gov to see your account directly.

What should I have ready for a CP27 notice?

The letter and the worksheet, Your Social Security card or ITIN letter, Birth dates and Social Security numbers for anyone you list, A copy of that year's return.

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