If the IRS suspects that a tax return with your name on it is potentially the result of identity theft, the agency will send you a special letter, called a 5071C Letter. This letter is to notify you that the agency received a tax return with your name and Social Security number and it believes it may not be yours.
Why am I getting a letter from the IRS today?
The IRS mails letters or notices to taxpayers for a variety of reasons including if: They have a balance due. They are due a larger or smaller refund. The agency has a question about their tax return.
What happens after IRS verification?
After we successfully verify your identity, we’ll process your tax return. It may take up to 9 weeks to receive your refund or credit any overpayment to your account. If we find other problems, we’ll contact you again. This will delay your refund more.
What to do if you receive a 4883c letter from the IRS?
The toll-free IRS Identity Verification telephone number is available for you to call even if you haven’t filed a tax return for this year. This contact information is only for taxpayers who received Letter 4883C. The toll-free number is for identity verification only.
Do you have to have a LTR 4883c letter?
IS A MUST YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE LETTER 4883C THEY SENT TO YOU VIA MAIL BEFORE CALLING THE IRS BECAUSE THEY WILL ASK FOR A CONTROL NUMBER THAT IS ON YOUR LETTER. AFTER THEY OBTAIN YOUR CONTROL # THEY ASKED ME FOR MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND FULL BIRTH NAME OR NAME STATED ON THIS YEARS TAXES. THEY ASKED ME IF I FILED FOR 2016, IF YOU DID…
Can you report identity theft with a 4883c letter?
Yes, through the IRS ID Verification Service. However, they only do this for those with a 5071C letter, not for those who received a 4883C letter. For the latter, suspicions of identity theft can be reported by calling the IRS on the toll-free number provided in the letter.
What does the 4883c or 6330c letter mean?
The 4883C or 6330C letter The income tax return referenced in the letter (Form 1040, 1040-A, 1040-EZ, 1040-PR, 1040-NR, 1040-SR, etc.). Note: A Form W-2 or Form 1099 is not a tax return.
