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IRS Notice CP85A – Please Help Us Confirm Your Filing Status

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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

  1. You filed a tax return with head of household filing status and claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
  2. 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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