Notice CP75

Notice CP75 tells you the IRS is auditing your return to verify the earned income credit, head of household status, or dependents, and holds the related refund until you send documentation.

How it works

It is a correspondence audit with a 30-day response window. The IRS requests proof of residency, relationship, and income for the credits claimed.

Why it matters

It is one of the most common individual audits and one where a complete first response usually ends the matter. Correspondence audit.

Where this comes up in our work

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