What this notice is about You may be eligible for the Earned Income Credit but didn't claim it on your tax return. What you need to do Read your CP09 notice carefully. Complete Earned Income Credit worksheet on Form 15111, Earned Income Credit (CP09) PDF of the notice. If the worksheet confirms you’re eligible for the credit, Mail the signed worksheet in the envelope provided with your notice. If you're not eligible for the credit, Do not return the Form 15111 PDF to us. You can respond online Send us your documents using the Documentation Upload Tool within 30 days from the date of this notice. Enter the access code from your notice to use the tool. You may want to Download Publication 596, Earned Income Credit. Review EITC for more information. Other resources that may be helpful to you: Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax Publication 501, Dependents, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information Frequently asked questions What is Earned Income Credit (EIC)? The EIC is a credit for certain people who work and have earned income. The credit may give you a refund even if you do not owe any tax. If I'm eligible for the credit, when will I receive my refund? We’ll mail you a refund check in 6-8 weeks if you don’t owe tax or other debts we’re required to collect. If we deny the credit, we’ll send you a letter of explanation. If you don't hear from us after 8 weeks, you can call our toll-free line at 800-829-0922 to check the status. Tips for next year Claim the credit if you are eligible. You can ask us to figure the earned income credit for you by writing "EIC" on the EIC line, complete Schedule EIC, and attach it to your return. If you qualify for the credit, we’ll calculate it for you. Write "NO" on the EIC line if you don't want or you don't qualify for the credit. Reference tools Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer Notice Topic 651 Notice Topic 653 Full list of tax forms and instructions Need help? You can authorize someone to represent you before the IRS or inspect and/or receive confidential tax information. You may be eligible for free help from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). See if you qualify for help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. You can request a copy of your notice or letter in Braille or large print. If you can’t find what you need online, call the telephone number on your notice or letter.
