Wh did I received a 4883C Letter from the IRS?

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June 6, 2019
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I have been filing my taxes of Turbo tax for years and never had this happen?

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Best answer by MollsBBU

At this point, the IRS is not examining or auditing your return. They are looking more closely at some of the information on it - the specific things they are reviewing are probably listed on your notice.

This is not necessarily something to be very worried about. (It is always at least a little disconcerting to get a notice from the IRS) At this point, they are simply looking more closely at some of the information on your tax return. This Forbes article can give you some more information.

According to the IRS link:

What you must do:

Call the toll-free IRS Identity Verification telephone number at 800-830-5084.
Have a copy of the 4883C letter you received, a copy of your prior year tax return (if you filed one) and your most recently filed tax return (if you filed one), as well as any supporting documentation for each years return (such as W-2’s, 1099’s, Schedule C, Schedule F, etc.) when you call.

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. No other tax-related information, including refund status, is available.

For more information, please see the IRS link Understanding Your 4883C Letter.

If the IRS does request more information or does not provide you with more information within the time frame given in the notice, you may want to get assistance from a tax professional (CPA or tax lawyer). It usually helps to have assistance from someone who regularly deals with the IRS.

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MollsBBUAnswer

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At this point, the IRS is not examining or auditing your return. They are looking more closely at some of the information on it - the specific things they are reviewing are probably listed on your notice.

This is not necessarily something to be very worried about. (It is always at least a little disconcerting to get a notice from the IRS) At this point, they are simply looking more closely at some of the information on your tax return. This Forbes article can give you some more information.

According to the IRS link:

What you must do:

Call the toll-free IRS Identity Verification telephone number at 800-830-5084.
Have a copy of the 4883C letter you received, a copy of your prior year tax return (if you filed one) and your most recently filed tax return (if you filed one), as well as any supporting documentation for each years return (such as W-2’s, 1099’s, Schedule C, Schedule F, etc.) when you call.

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. No other tax-related information, including refund status, is available.

For more information, please see the IRS link Understanding Your 4883C Letter.

If the IRS does request more information or does not provide you with more information within the time frame given in the notice, you may want to get assistance from a tax professional (CPA or tax lawyer). It usually helps to have assistance from someone who regularly deals with the IRS.

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rpmarquez77

Level 2

i verified 3/1 still processing, went to mailbox right now and have a second letter, been reading some threads and they tell people to disregard it.?

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truthbetold6817

Level 2

Well I got my 4883c letter in the mail and due to not filing last year I had to verify in person at my local irs office..5/30/18.. it literally took me no more than 5mins and barely any questions, of course they say up to 9wks, but 4/5/18 my status changed to taxes received, now processing and today as of 3am 4/7/18, my statis changed to i should be receiving my refund 4/11/18... so a week and a 1/2 wait..thank u Jesus, my birthday the 27th, i need this money NOW! Lol good luck to yall, these posts helped me when i 1st got my letter... alot of yall gave me hope, so I felt the need to share as well...

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Laraestychavez

Level 2

HOW COME

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Laraestychavez

Level 2

First off everyone DONT FREAK OUT! 🙂 This is for you ( the taxpayers ) protection only!!!! It DOESNT mean your being reviewed or audited the Irs made that 10000000% clear.
For 2017 I claimed head of household, with one dependent my daughter and was self-employed. I always have issues with my daughters father trying to fraudulently claim her so I was happy to hear that the IRS is looking out for me.
YOUR TAXES WERE APPROVED BY THE IRS ALREADY WHICH YAY
After the painful 30 min wait on hold I spoke with a rep
IS A MUST YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE LETTER 4883C THEY SENT TO YOU VIA MAIL BEFORE CALLING THEM 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... WHICH I DIDNT THAN THEY WILL ASK YOU WHAT YOUR REFUND AMOUNT OR AGI (ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME WAS FOR THAT YEAR. AS FOR ME I DIDN'T FILE IN 2016 SO I THOUGHT THEY WOULD USE MY PREVIOUS YEAR BEFORE THAT (2015) BUT THEY DIDN'T;INSTEAD THEY ASKED MY EXPECTED REFUND AMOUNT FOR 2017. THE REP ALSO WILL ASK YOUR MOTHERS AND FATHERS BIRTH NAMES AS WELL AS WHERE I WAS BORN WHAT TOWN AND STATE. THEY WILL ALSO CONFIRM MAILING ADDRESS OR ADDRESS YOU USED ON YOUR CURRENT OR OLD TAX RETURN. THE LAST QUESTION WAS MY BANK ROUTING AND ACCOUNT NUMBER THAT MY DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR THIS TAX YEAR IS GOING TO AND WELL I PASSED OF COURSE!!! AT THE END OF MY ADVENTURE WITH THE IRS SHE HIT ME WITH SOME HARD NEWS... IT WILL TAKE UP TO 9 WEEKS TO RECEIVE MY REFUND WHICH REALLY STINKS.
LASTLY SHE ASSURED ME SOON ENOUGH TO KEEP CHECKING IRS.GOV/REFUNDS TO CHECK DAILY AS MY ORANGE BARS SHOULD SHOW BACK UP SOON INSTEAD OF THE LAME REDUNDANT MESSAGE OF, : WE ARE PROCESSING YOUR RETURNS. A REFUND DATE WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE OR SOME MUMBO JUMBO.
EVERYONE JUST STAY POSITIVE OUR HARD EARNING TAX DOLLARS ARE COMING SOON!!!!!

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Laraestychavez

Level 2

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN RECEIVING FORM 4883C VIA MAIL FOR 2017 TAXPAYERS OR THE TAX PAYER IDENTIFICATION LETTER

First off everyone DONT FREAK OUT! 🙂 This is for you ( the taxpayers ) protection only!!!! It DOESNT mean your being reviewed or audited the Irs made that 10000000% clear.
For 2017 I claimed head of household, with one dependent my daughter and was self-employed. I always have issues with my daughters father trying to fraudulently claim her so I was happy to hear that the IRS is looking out for me.
YOUR TAXES WERE APPROVED BY THE IRS ALREADY WHICH YAY
After the painful 30 min wait on hold I spoke with a rep
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... WHICH I DIDNT THAN THEY WILL ASK YOU WHAT YOUR REFUND AMOUNT OR AGI (ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME WAS FOR THAT YEAR. AS FOR ME I DIDN'T FILE IN 2016 SO I THOUGHT THEY WOULD USE MY PREVIOUS YEAR BEFORE THAT (2015) BUT THEY DIDN'T;INSTEAD THEY ASKED MY EXPECTED REFUND AMOUNT FOR 2017. THE REP ALSO WILL ASK YOUR MOTHERS AND FATHERS BIRTH NAMES AS WELL AS WHERE I WAS BORN WHAT TOWN AND STATE. THEY WILL ALSO CONFIRM MAILING ADDRESS OR ADDRESS YOU USED ON YOUR CURRENT OR OLD TAX RETURN. THE LAST QUESTION WAS MY BANK ROUTING AND ACCOUNT NUMBER THAT MY DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR THIS TAX YEAR IS GOING TO AND WELL I PASSED OF COURSE!!! AT THE END OF MY ADVENTURE WITH THE IRS SHE HIT ME WITH SOME HARD NEWS... IT WILL TAKE UP TO 9 WEEKS TO RECEIVE MY REFUND WHICH REALLY STINKS.
LASTLY SHE ASSURED ME SOON ENOUGH TO KEEP CHECKING IRS.GOV/REFUNDS TO CHECK DAILY AS MY ORANGE BARS SHOULD SHOW BACK UP SOON INSTEAD OF THE LAME REDUNDANT MESSAGE OF, : WE ARE PROCESSING YOUR RETURNS. A REFUND DATE WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE OR SOME MUMBO JUMBO.
EVERYONE JUST STAY POSITIVE OUR HARD EARNING TAX DOLLARS ARE COMING SOON!!!!!