RefundtalkIdentity verification letters are mailed through the U.S. Postal Service to the address on the tax return. The notice will require the taxpayers to verify their identities in order for the IRS to complete the processing of the tax return. One of the following letters will be sent to the taxpayer advising them to contact…
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IRS 5071C ID Verify Letter
What Is an IRS Letter 5071C? 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…
How New Security Safeguards will Affect You for 2017
How will the new safeguards affect me? The goal at the IRS is to verify your identity and the validity of your return before the return is accepted for processing. We’ve been working with state tax agencies and the tax industry to strengthen safeguards that protect you from identity theft. The 2017 safeguards are aimed…
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