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IRS CP74 notice, credit eligibility confirmed.
What the IRS says this notice is, what it asks, and where to respond.
CP74 (printed by the IRS as CP74): The IRS reviewed the information you gave on Form 8862 (Information to Claim Certain Refundable Credits After Disallowance) and says you successfully showed you are eligible for the credits claimed on your return. Deadline as printed by the IRS: No response is needed. If you expect a refund, the page says you should receive it within 6 weeks, as long as you do not owe other taxes or debts.
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What the IRS says about the CP74 notice
| Topic | What the IRS page says |
|---|---|
| What it is | The IRS reviewed the information you gave on Form 8862 (Information to Claim Certain Refundable Credits After Disallowance) and says you successfully showed you are eligible for the credits claimed on your return. |
| What it asks | Nothing. The page says you are all set and do not need to do anything else. The page suggests keeping a copy of the notice for your records. |
| Deadline as printed | No response is needed. If you expect a refund, the page says you should receive it within 6 weeks, as long as you do not owe other taxes or debts. |
| Where to respond | If the refund has not arrived within 6 weeks, call the phone number listed on your notice. |
| If you disagree | The page does not describe a dispute process; the notice is a favorable result. |
| If you do not respond | No action is required, so the page states no consequence. |
| Which credits | The IRS page says the notice applies only to credits claimed using Form 8862, which it reviewed only because they were denied in an audit from a previous year. They may include the Earned Income Tax Credit, American Opportunity Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Additional Child Tax Credit and Credit for Other Dependents. |
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IRS reference tools listed for this notice
The IRS page lists: Publication 1 (Your Rights as a Taxpayer), Publication 596, Publication 970, Publication 972, Notice Topic 651, Notice Topic 653.
More IRS notice pages
Other notices explained in this set: IRS CP523 notice, IRS CP53 notice, IRS CP59 notice, IRS CP63 notice, IRS CP60 notice, IRS CP521 notice, IRS CP88 notice, IRS CP52 notice, IRS CP76 notice, IRS CP77 notice.
Sources
- IRS: Understanding your CP74 notice: every statement in the table above. Read November 2, 2026.
The IRS may update its notice pages. Wording here is summarized from the page as read on the date above. Not tax, legal or financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is a CP74 notice?
According to the IRS, it confirms that the information you provided on Form 8862 showed you are eligible for certain credits claimed on your return.
Do I need to do anything after a CP74?
No. The IRS page says you are all set and do not need to do anything else.
When will my refund arrive after a CP74?
The IRS page says that if you are expecting a refund, you should receive it within 6 weeks, as long as you do not owe any other taxes or debts.
What if the refund does not arrive in 6 weeks?
Call the phone number listed on your notice.
Which credits does a CP74 cover?
Only credits claimed with Form 8862, which may include the Earned Income Tax Credit, American Opportunity Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Additional Child Tax Credit and Credit for Other Dependents.
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