IRS Notice CP85A – Please Help Us Confirm Your Filing Status
The IRS needs confirmation of your filing status.
Type of Notice: Return accuracy
Likely next step: Address an IRS return or account problem
Why you received IRS Notice CP85A
- You filed a tax return with head of household filing status and claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
- Based on information the IRS has in their system, this filing status may not be appropriate and you may not qualify for the EITC.
Notice deadline: N/A
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