The IRS received your tax return, but they need you to verify your identity before releasing the payment. The IRS proactively identifies and stops the processing of potential identity theft returns. You may receive a notice or letter asking you to verify your identity and tax return information with the IRS. This helps prevent an identity thief from getting your refund.
Only taxpayers who have received a notice or a letter that included this website address will be able to use it.
From the IRS: Since you did file a tax return:
- You will need the following to answer IRS questions about the tax return:
- The Form 1040-series tax return for the year shown on the notice or letter.
- The notice or letter you received.
- You can use your IRS account to sign-in. If you’re a new user, have your photo identification ready. More information about identity verification is available on the sign-in page.
- Click on the “Sign in to Verify your identity and tax return” button to continue.
- You must let us know that you did file a tax return and answer IRS questions about the tax return. If you don’t see these questions, come back to this page and sign in again.
IRS Tax Return Verification Service
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