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Help Understanding CP74 Notice: Child Tax Credit Recertification and 6-Week Refund Timeline

Finally got my hands on my transcript and I'm completely lost looking at all these codes and dates. Can someone help me understand what I'm looking at? Never had to deal with this before and it's like reading another language. I received this notice that says "You've successfully recertified for the credits you claimed for 2022" and mentions "Based on the information provided on the Form 8862 Information to Claim Certain Credits After Disallowance filed with your 2022 18x return we've adjusted your account to include the following credits you claimed on your tax return: Child Tax Credit/Credit for other dependents or Additional Child Tax Credit (CTC and ACTC)." The notice also says "You don't need to do anything at this time" and "if you haven't already received your refund you'll receive it within 6 weeks as long as you don't owe other tax or debts we're required to collect." There's also text that says "You will not have to complete a Form 8862 in the future to claim Child Tax Credit/Credit for other dependents or Additional Child Tax Credit (CTC and ACTC)." It mentions visiting www.irs.gov/cp74 for additional information and says "For tax forms, instructions and publications visit www.irs.gov or call 800 TAX FORM (800-829-3676)." The notice ends with "Keep this notice for your records. If you need assistance please don't hesitate to contact us." I'm really confused about what this means for my refund status. Does this mean my credits were previously denied and now they're approved? How long should I expect to wait for my refund now? The whole Form 8862 thing is completely new to me.

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