Notice code 702 (Default) — We didn’t allow the amount claimed as Earned Income Credit (EIC) on your tax return. The individual …

We didn’t allow the amount claimed as Earned Income Credit (EIC) on your tax return. The individual taxpayer identification number you gave us for yourself and/or spouse was issued by the Internal Revenue Service and does not qualify you for the credit. Note: To be eligible for EIC, you, your spouse, and qualifying child or children must use a correct name and SSN issued by the Social Security Ad…

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We didn’t allow the amount claimed as Earned Income Credit (EIC) on your tax return. The individual taxpayer identification number you gave us for yourself and/or spouse was issued by the Internal Revenue Service and does not qualify you for the credit. Note: To be eligible for EIC, you, your spouse, and qualifying child or children must use a correct name and SSN issued by the Social Security Administration.