Notice code 234

Notice code 234 (Default) — We didn’t allow the amount claimed as credit for child and dependent care expenses on page 2 of your…

We didn’t allow the amount claimed as credit for child and dependent care expenses on page 2 of your tax return. The Social Security Number, Employer Identification Number, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number for your childcare provider was not included as required on line 1 of Form 2441/Schedule 2 Child and Dependent Care Expenses.

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We didn’t allow the amount claimed as credit for child and dependent care expenses on page 2 of your tax return. The Social Security Number, Employer Identification Number, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number for your childcare provider was not included as required on line 1 of Form 2441/Schedule 2 Child and Dependent Care Expenses.