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IRS CP76 notice, Earned Income Credit allowed.
What the IRS says this notice is, what it asks, and where to respond.
CP76 (printed by the IRS as CP76): The IRS allowed the Earned Income Credit you claimed on your tax return. Deadline as printed by the IRS: No response is needed. If you expect a refund and do not owe other taxes or debts the IRS must collect, the page says you will receive it within 8 weeks.
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What the IRS says about the CP76 notice
| Topic | What the IRS page says |
|---|---|
| What it is | The IRS allowed the Earned Income Credit you claimed on your tax return. |
| What it asks | Nothing. The page says you do not need to do anything at this time. |
| Deadline as printed | No response is needed. If you expect a refund and do not owe other taxes or debts the IRS must collect, the page says you will receive it within 8 weeks. |
| Where to respond | If the refund has not arrived within 8 weeks, call the telephone number 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. |
| Suggested steps | Keep a copy of the notice for your records, view Publication 596 (Earned Income Credit), and use your IRS Online Account to view account information. |
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IRS reference tools listed for this notice
The IRS page lists: Publication 1 (Your Rights as a Taxpayer), Publication 596, 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 CP74 notice, IRS CP60 notice, IRS CP521 notice, IRS CP88 notice, IRS CP52 notice, IRS CP77 notice.
Sources
- IRS: Understanding your CP76 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 CP76 notice?
According to the IRS, it tells you the IRS allowed the Earned Income Credit you claimed on your tax return.
Do I need to do anything after a CP76?
No. The IRS page says you do not need to do anything at this time.
When will my refund arrive after a CP76?
If you are expecting a refund and do not owe other taxes or debts the IRS is required to collect, the page says you will receive it within 8 weeks.
What if the refund does not arrive in 8 weeks?
Call the telephone number on your notice.
What does the IRS suggest I keep?
The page suggests keeping a copy of the notice for your records.
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