5071C

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Identity Verification - Online or Phone

The IRS needs to verify your identity before processing your tax return.

Fecha Límite de Respuesta

30 días desde la fecha del aviso

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Qué Significa Este Aviso

Letter 5071C is sent when the IRS suspects potential identity theft and needs to verify that you actually filed the return. This is a legitimate IRS letter - not a scam. You can verify your identity online at idverify.irs.gov or by calling the number on the letter. Your refund will not be processed until you verify.

Por Qué Puede Haber Recibido Esto

  • 1First-time filer
  • 2Changed filing status
  • 3Address change
  • 4Return flagged by fraud filters

Acciones Requeridas

1

Verify your identity at idverify.irs.gov

2

Have your prior year return available

3

If you did NOT file the return, notify IRS immediately

Consecuencias Si Lo Ignora

  • Refund will be held until identity is verified
  • If not verified, return will not be processed

Consejos y Mejores Prácticas

  • Online verification is fastest (idverify.irs.gov)
  • Have your prior year tax return handy for verification questions
  • If you did not file the return, you may be a victim of identity theft
  • Request an IP PIN after verification for future protection

Recursos Relacionados

Referencias Legales

IRM 25.25

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