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CP79 — Notice Issued to taxpayers to inform them of their obligation to re-certify for Earned Income Credit with a Form 8862 on…
Notice Issued to taxpayers to inform them of their obligation to re-certify for Earned Income Credit with a Form 8862 on the next return they claim Earned Income Credit.
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CP79
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Notice Issued to taxpayers to inform them of their obligation to re-certify for Earned Income Credit with a Form 8862 on the next return they claim Earned Income Credit.
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