Received partial federal refund

[tommyg2007]

Hello,

I only received partial federal refunds. I checked on the IRS account transcript. I saw a negative balance of -$3733. I looked down and it is the earned income tax credit. My federal refund was $5007, and I only received $1274 issued to my bank account.

What does that mean? Will I get a delayed EITC to my bank account? Was I disqualified? 

Thank you for your help.

[rjs]

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