The IRS has selected several tax returns randomly to ensure the security of the tax system. To learn more about this and what it entails, please see the IRS understanding your CP05 notice. A snippet of this information relating to your question is below, however, the site is more informative.
We sent you this notice because we’re reviewing your tax return to verify:
- The income you reported on your return
- The income tax withholding amounts you reported on your return
- The claims for tax credits you made on your return
- The withholding claimed on your Social Security benefits
- The household help you claimed
- The Schedule C income you claimed
We’re holding your refund until we finish our review.
- If you are experiencing economic harm, believe an IRS system or procedure isn’t working as it should, or are seeking help in resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels, you may be eligible for Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) assistance. You can reach them at 1-877-777-4778 or TTY/TTD 1-800-829-4059.
