I received a CP12 notice that says we found an error on your 2023 Form 1040, which affects the following area of your return: Child Tax Credit/Credit for Other Dependents

Here is information about your notice.  If you don't have the corrections yet, you may be able to get your IRS Transcript with the changes they made. If you do have the numbers compare them line by line with your tax return.

1. Nonrefundable portion of the Child Tax Credit is used to reduce your tax liability (Line 19, Form 1040)
2. Adoption Credit - Reduces your tax dollar for dollar next (See Line 20, Form 1040)
   1. Both reduce your tax liability to zero regardless of the amount of credit
3. Refundable Additional Child Tax Credit would be listed under payments (if you qualify, Line 28, 1040)

You can call the  number on the top of your notice and they may make adjustments if they agree with you.

• If you disagree, contact us at the toll-free number shown on the top right corner of your notice or respond by mail to the address on your notice. If you write to us, include a copy of the notice along with your correspondence or documentation.
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What you need to do

• Review the notice and compare our changes to the information on your tax return.
• If you agree with the changes we made, no response is required.
  • You should receive a refund check in 4-6 weeks, as long as you don't owe other tax or debts we're required to collect.
  • You may want to correct the copy of your tax return that you kept for your records, but do not send it to us.
• If you don't agree with the changes we made, contact us within 60 days from the date of your notice and see frequently asked questions below.
  • See this information and more:  Understanding your CP12 Notice