Notice code 701 (Default) — We didn’t allow your spouse’s exemption and earned income credit (EIC). Your spouse’s Social Securit…

We didn’t allow your spouse’s exemption and earned income credit (EIC). Your spouse’s Social Security Number (SSN) was missing or the last name provided doesn’t match our records or the records provided by the Social Security Administration. Note: To be eligible for EIC, you, your spouse, and qualifying child or children must use a correct name and SSN issued

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We didn’t allow your spouse’s exemption and earned income credit (EIC). Your spouse’s Social Security Number (SSN) was missing or the last name provided doesn’t match our records or the records provided by the Social Security Administration. Note: To be eligible for EIC, you, your spouse, and qualifying child or children must use a correct name and SSN issued