USTaxPenaltySaver5747C
High PriorityIdentity Verification - In Person
You must verify your identity in person at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.
Response Deadline
30 days from notice date
Respond before this deadline to avoid additional penalties and enforcement action.
What This Notice Means
Letter 5747C requires in-person identity verification at a local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. This is used when online and phone verification are not available or have failed. You must bring identification documents in person.
Why You May Have Received This
- 1Could not verify online or by phone
- 2Additional verification required
- 3Complex identity situation
Required Actions
1
Schedule an appointment at your local TAC
2
Bring government-issued photo ID
3
Bring the letter and your tax return
Consequences If Ignored
- Return will not be processed without in-person verification
Tips & Best Practices
- Make an appointment - walk-ins may not be accepted
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID
- Bring the letter and proof of your Social Security number
Related Resources
Legal References
IRM 25.25
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