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Notice code 475

Notice code 475 (Default) — Your Additional Child Tax Credit was reduced or not allowed because your dependent child’s TIN was m…

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475

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What the IRS language says

Your Additional Child Tax Credit was reduced or not allowed because your dependent child’s TIN was missing.

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