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CP87A — Exam soft notice requesting confirmation of a qualifying child for Earned Income Credit, who was claimed on another retu…
Exam soft notice requesting confirmation of a qualifying child for Earned Income Credit, who was claimed on another return. Master File will contain a TC 971, Action Code (AC) 138.
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CP87A
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Exam soft notice requesting confirmation of a qualifying child for Earned Income Credit, who was claimed on another return. Master File will contain a TC 971, Action Code (AC) 138.
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