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We can't make phone calls from this forum, but we can answer questions.   The IRS Notice CP5071 is sent by the IRS to verify your identity. A different tax return may include your Social Security number. This doesn't mean you did anything wrong, but rather is intended to protect your identity. Read the form carefully.   Respond within 30 days of the letter's date to avoid processing delays. You have several options to confirm who you are. Verify Online (Fastest): Go to IRS Verify Your Return to confirm your identity, as suggested by IRS (.gov). Verify by Phone: Call the toll-free number provided in your letter,  which is often 800-830-5084. Documents Needed:  Have your CP5071 notice,  The tax return for the year listed (your 2025 return), and  A prior-year return with all supporting documents (W-2s, 1099s) ready.  

It depends. Are  you self employed?  If so, then this form applies to you. Make sure you don't need it before trying to delete it.   This form relates to the qualified business income deduction (QBID). See the instructions to see if it applies to you. IRS Form 8995 Instructions What is QBID? TurboTax Online: From the left rail menu in TurboTax Online, select Tax Tools (You may have to scroll down on the left rail menu.) Select Tax Tools  On the drop-down select Tools  On the pop-up menu titled “Tools Center”, select View Tax Summary  On the left sidebar, select Preview my 1040  - Scroll to line 13 to see your deduction. Once your return is finished you can print Form 8995 to see the income and calculated deduction.   TurboTax Desktop: Select Forms in the top right Select the Form 1040 - Scroll to line 13 to see  your deduction Select Form 8995 to see the income and the calculated deduction 

It depends. Are  you self employed?  If so, then this form applies to you. Make sure you don't need it before trying to delete it.   This form relates to the qualified business income deduction (QBID). See the instructions to see if it applies to you. IRS Form 8995 Instructions What is QBID? TurboTax Online: From the left rail menu in TurboTax Online, select Tax Tools (You may have to scroll down on the left rail menu.) Select Tax Tools  On the drop-down select Tools  On the pop-up menu titled “Tools Center”, select View Tax Summary  On the left sidebar, select Preview my 1040  - Scroll to line 13 to see your deduction. Once your return is finished you can print Form 8995 to see the income and calculated deduction.   TurboTax Desktop: Select Forms in the top right Select the Form 1040 - Scroll to line 13 to see  your deduction Select Form 8995 to see the income and the calculated deduction 

I tried to expand the form, but box 1 is wages on my 1099 MISC and box 2 Federal Income tax withheld.  On the new 1099 MISC 1 and 2 are rents and royalties????  It similar to a standard W2, but the top indicates Form 1099 MISC????