We're Reviewing Your Return — Send Proof (CP75)
The IRS is examining part of your return — often the Earned Income Tax Credit — and is holding your refund until you send documents to support it.
Why you might get this
- You claimed a credit like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
- The IRS needs proof for things like a child's residency, your income, or your filing status.
- Your refund, or part of it, is frozen while the IRS reviews these items.
The deadline
You generally have about 30 days to send the requested documents so the IRS can finish its review and release your refund.
You generally have about 30 days to send the requested documents so the IRS can finish its review and release your refund.
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- Read the enclosed form (often Form 886-H) that lists exactly what proof is needed.
- Gather documents like school or medical records and proof of income and residency.
- Send copies (never originals) by the date on the notice.
- Keep a copy of everything you send, plus proof of mailing.
What happens if you ignore it
If you don't send proof, the IRS can deny the credit, reduce or hold your refund, and may bar you from claiming the credit in future years.
If the IRS disallows the credit, it issues a formal determination; disagreements can move to appeals or, if a deficiency is assessed, to a Notice of Deficiency (Letter 3219).
What the IRS CP75 notice means
A CP75 means the IRS is taking a closer look at part of your tax return — most often the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and sometimes related credits or your filing status. It's a form of audit focused on specific items, and while the review is underway, the IRS holds the affected part of your refund. The notice asks you to send documents that prove you qualified for what you claimed.
The letter usually comes with a checklist — frequently a Form 886-H — that spells out exactly what to send. That might include proof that a child lived with you (school, medical, or childcare records), proof of your income, or proof of your relationship to a dependent. The clearer and more complete your documents, the faster the IRS can finish and release your refund.
Timing matters. You generally have about 30 days to respond. Always send copies, never your originals, and keep a full copy of your package along with proof that you mailed it.
The risk of ignoring a CP75 is real: the IRS can deny the credit, cut or hold your refund, and in some cases block you from claiming that credit for future years. Responding well protects both this year's refund and your eligibility going forward.
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