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When the IRS officially places your return under review, you will receive a CP05 notice, and the processing of your refund will be delayed until the review is complete. According to the IRS website, a number of distinct factors can trigger the review, including the need to verify the following entries on your return:

  • Income is not overstated or understated.

  • Tax withholding amounts are correct.

  • You have the right to claim the tax credits on your return.

  • Social Security benefits withholding amounts are correct.

  • Household help is accurately reported.

  • Schedule C income is not overstated or understated.

Edited 03/30/20

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March 23, 2020

When the IRS officially places your return under review, you will receive a CP05 notice, and the processing of your refund will be delayed until the review is complete. According to the IRS website, a number of distinct factors can trigger the review, including the need to verify the following entries on your return:

  • Income is not overstated or understated.

  • Tax withholding amounts are correct.

  • You have the right to claim the tax credits on your return.

  • Social Security benefits withholding amounts are correct.

  • Household help is accurately reported.

  • Schedule C income is not overstated or understated.

Edited 03/30/20