- What it means
- The IRS corrected the earned income credit on your return and your refund changed.
- Respond within
- 60 days from the date on the notice
- What to send
- Nothing if you agree. A written request within 60 days if you disagree.
- Write it
- CP14 response letter
- When to get help
- If the correction removed the credit entirely and you qualify, respond within 60 days with proof.
What the letter says
A math error correction specific to the earned income credit: an ineligible child, a Social Security number mismatch, or income over the limit.
What to do
Check the reason given. If it is wrong, write within 60 days with the documents that prove eligibility. Missing the window means the change stands and future claims may need Form 8862.
What to gather
- The notice
- Your return
- Social Security cards and residency proof for each child
Write back
The CP14 response letter tool builds the response in the order the IRS reads it. Fill it in, review it, print it, and send it with copies of the documents above and the notice stub on top.
Before you send anything
This is general information, not tax advice. Situations differ. Check with your tax advisor before you send anything. Nothing on this page creates a client relationship.