Irs wants to verify my identity but I don’t have a prior year tax return

Irs wants to verify my identity because this is the first year I’m claiming my kids and getting child tax credit however I didnt file 2016 taxes and the letter is asking for that what do I do?

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Respond to the letter informing the IRS that you didn't file a return for 2016.

Clicking the link below will provide assistance:

A sample letter is available (first box on 2nd row).
You may also click Get Help from TurboTax Support and follow the prompts.

https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/irs-notice/audit-support/

The IRS website said it needs me to verify my return/identity & I can't do that without the letter they say they sent out bc I need the 14 digit number from the letter in order to verify it's me. I've never received a letter from the IRS. Help.

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