Call the toll-free IRS Identity Verification Service on your 5071c letter Using the information you have, verify your identity over the phone with the IRS representative Note: The IRS Identity Verification website and phone number can only be used to resolve tax return identity issues.

What happens if you do not respond to a 5071c letter?

If you do not respond to a 5071c letter, the IRS says the consequences may include: The IRS may be unable to process your return The IRS may not be able to issue you a tax refund The IRS may not be able to apply overpayments to your estimated taxes for the following year

What does IRS identity verification letter 5017c mean?

Taxpayers with due refunds and taxpayers with taxes due are receiving letter 5017c etc. Note: The identify verification letter is not to be confused with a Tax Audit and does not imply that something is incorrect with your tax return in question.

How to resolve IRS identity verification letter 4883c?

Letters 5071C, 5757C, and 5447C are typically able to be resolved online via the IRS ID Verify System. Letter 4883C may require additional efforts to resolve. Regardless of you letter, call the phone number on the letter as soon as possible to resolve the case as each letter may result in a late processing of your return or inability to process.

How to respond to the IRS letter 5071c?

Option 2: Respond by phone. Call the toll-free IRS Identity Verification Service on your 5071c letter. Using the information you have, verify your identity over the phone with the IRS representative. Note: The IRS Identity Verification website and phone number can only be used to resolve tax return identity issues.

How long does it take to process a 5071c letter?

If you did file the tax return mentioned on your 5071c notice and the IRS was able to verify your identity, your return will be processed as normal. The IRS says it takes approximately nine weeks to process your return after your identity has been confirmed.

How to get a copy of your 5071c or 6331c?

What you need to do immediately 1 You must register to the website before verifying your identity. 2 Have a copy of the 5071C or 6331C letter you received and a copy of the tax return for the tax year shown in the letter. 3 If you did not file an income tax return, you can indicate that on the website.