{"id":20071,"date":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/"},"modified":"2024-02-02T15:53:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T21:53:45","slug":"irs-notice-cp85b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/irs-notice-cp85b\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Notice CP85B – Verify Qualifying Child for EIC"},"content":{"rendered":"

The IRS needs confirmation that you have a Qualifying Child for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).<\/h2>\n

View notice CP85B image<\/a><\/p>\n

Type of Notice: <\/strong>Return accuracy<\/p>\n

Most common tax problem area:<\/strong> Return and Account Problems<\/a><\/p>\n

Why you received IRS Notice CP85B<\/h3>\n
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  1. You claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit<\/a> with a qualifying child on your tax return.<\/li>\n
  2. IRS records indicate the dependent you claimed might not qualify as your dependent, and therefore you may not qualify for the Earned Income Credit (EIC). You must confirm with the IRS that the child listed on the tax return is a qualifying dependent to be eligible for the tax credit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your options to address IRS Notice CP85B<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Provide the information requested<\/li>\n
    2. Clear up an account error<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Notice deadline:<\/strong> Not specified<\/p>\n

      If you miss the deadline:<\/strong> The IRS may not allow you to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).<\/p>\n

      Want more help?<\/h3>\n

      See your local tax pro for a free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      The IRS needs confirmation that you have a Qualifying Child for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). View notice CP85B image Type of Notice: Return accuracy Most common tax problem area: Return and Account Problems Why you received IRS Notice CP85B You claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit with a qualifying child on your tax […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20071","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-irs","category-audits-and-tax-notices"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"IRS Notice CP85B - Verify Qualifying Child for EIC | H&R Block<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about IRS Notice CP85B and qualifying children for Earned Income Credit. 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