For Ltr4883C are they just going to verify SS and drivers license information? What other questions will they ask?

mickey-utley — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:02:36 GMT

If the IRS suspects that a tax return with your name on i...

Michelena — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:02:37 GMT

If the IRS suspects that a tax return with your name on it is potentially the result of identity theft, the agency will send you a special letter, called a 4883C Letter. This letter is to notify you that the agency received a tax return with your name and Social Security number and it believes it may not be yours. The letter asks you to take specific steps to verify your identity and confirm whether or not the return is actually yours.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/employees/understanding-your-4883c-letter

Here's how to handle those requests:

Online at the IRS Identity Verification Service website
By phone at the toll-free number listed on your 4883C Letter

The IRS prefers that taxpayers use the online system; because phone callers may experience delays due to the high volume of calls the IRS receives. The phone number on your letter can be used only for verification purposes, not for any other tax issues.

The ID Verify website or phone system asks questions that only you can answer correctly. What you will need:

Your previous year's tax return
Your current year's tax return
All supporting forms and schedules

If the verification proves you are the person named on the return and that you personally filed the return, the return will be processed. After successful verification, it takes about 6 weeks to complete processing.

The return will be rejected and investigated as identity theft/tax fraud if:

Verification fails to confirm your identity or that you filed the return
If the verification process is not completed, or can't be completed

Respond to all requests from the IRS to validate your identity in order to avoid automatic rejection of what could be a valid tax return.

Hope this helps!

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If the IRS suspects that a tax return with your name on i...