Home › IRS notices › CP74 notice
CP74 notice: what it means and what to do
Got an IRS CP74 notice? Here is what it means, your deadline, what to check before you answer, and how to reply. Check your own letter free: it stays on your phone.
Check my CP74 notice freeWhat the IRS says this notice is about
We’ve reviewed the information you provided on Form 8862, Information to Claim Certain Refundable Credits After Disallowance, and we’re happy to inform you that you’ve successfully shown that you are eligible and qualify for these certain credits claimed on your tax return.
What you need to do
You're all set! You don't need to do anything else. If you're expecting a refund, you should receive it within 6 weeks, as long as you don't owe any other taxes or debts.
Your deadline
Answer by the date printed on your notice. If there is no date, answer as soon as you can, and call the number on the notice if you need more time.
What to check before you answer
Is this letter really from the IRS?
The IRS writes first by mail. A real letter shows a notice or letter number, your name and part of your tax ID number. The IRS does not ask for payment by gift card, crypto or wire transfer. If in doubt, sign in to your IRS online account, where many notices are listed.
You may want to
Keep a copy of this notice for your records, just in case you need to refer to it later.
Common questions
What if I don't receive my refund within 6 weeks? (updated Dec. 4, 2025)
You can call us at the phone number listed on your notice.
Which credits does the notice apply to? (updated Dec. 4, 2025)
This notice applies only to credits you claimed on your tax return using Form 8862. We reviewed these credits only because they were denied in an audit from a previous year. The credits we looked at may include:
- Earned Income Tax Credit
- American Opportunity Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Additional Child Tax Credit
- Credit for Other Dependents