I got a CP05 notice from the IRS
by TurboTax • 
Updated March 25, 2026 6:02 AM
The CP05 notice means that the IRS is holding your refund until they can review and verify one or more of the following items on your return:
Your reported income
Tax withholding amounts
Tax credits claims
Social Security benefits withholdings
Household help claims
Schedule C income claims
You should hear from them within 60 days of receiving the CP05, but if you don't, call the number on your notice.
If you didn't file a tax return, someone else may have used your personal information. For more details, visit the IRS Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft, or contact the IRS directly.
