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Level 2
February 25, 2026
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IRS Letter 12C

  • February 25, 2026
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I received this 12C letter from the IRS.  Unfortunately, the letter got wet from rain in my mailbox.  I have called the IRS and the person I spoke with said there was nothing they could do.  What should I do?  I cannot resolve the issue when I cannot read the letter.

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    Level 15
    February 25, 2026

    @wmcihak , here is what IRS says about letter 12C ---> Understanding your Letter 12C | Internal Revenue Service.

     To me your choice --- 1. Write to IRS about the letter 12C  ( if you can see the ref # and/or contact/control # ) , explaining that the letter is damaged and you need a new legible version.   OR  2. visit the nearest  IRS office  along with the  12C and a copy of your filed return.

    For sure , if they do not hear from you within the allotted 20 days they will send a new request for info.

    wmcihakAuthor
    Level 2
    February 25, 2026

    Thank you so much for the response.