- What it means
- The IRS thinks you may be eligible for the additional child tax credit and did not claim it.
- Respond within
- The date on the notice
- What to send
- The worksheet in the notice, completed and returned, if you qualify.
- Write it
- Document cover letter
- When to get help
- Not needed.
What the letter says
Good news, if it applies. Based on your return, the IRS thinks the refundable portion of the child tax credit was available and you left it off.
What to do
Complete the worksheet in the notice. If it shows you qualify, sign and return it and the IRS adjusts the refund. You do not file an amended return.
What to gather
- The notice and worksheet
- Your return
- Social Security numbers for each child
Write back
The Document cover letter tool builds the response in the order the IRS reads it. Fill it in, review it, print it, and send it with copies of the documents above and the notice stub on top.
Before you send anything
This is general information, not tax advice. Situations differ. Check with your tax advisor before you send anything. Nothing on this page creates a client relationship.