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What is the "Integrity and Verification Operations" and why did I get a letter from them?

katinkadufilhoru — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 22:51:47 GMT

I got letter 4464C from the IRS today... Honestly they made me feel like I did something wrong... Can some help me understand whats going on?

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I got this letter also :(

Denise9 — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:58:57 GMT

I got this letter also :(

Did you call them? What did they say?

katinkadufilhoru — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:58:59 GMT

Did you call them? What did they say?

They told me it was a random review. I contacted an advoc...

Denise9 — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:59:01 GMT

They told me it was a random review. I contacted an advocate. I hope they help but im skeptical.

has anyone heard anything yet,,im going thru the same thing

kmtindall — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:59:02 GMT

has anyone heard anything yet,,im going thru the same thing

Last year (2013) I received the IVO letter 2 weeks After...

c77mcnair — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:59:04 GMT

Last year (2013) I received the IVO letter 2 weeks After I received my full refund. This year I filed on 2/3, It was accepted 2/4, I received my full state refund 2/8, Yesterday 2/18 I received an IVO (the same Exact one I received Last year)the letter was dated 2/13. My WMR Still says 'processing'. I am confused on why I received the SAME letter last year & this year.... I will post any updated info as I get it.

Hi Denise...I just wanted to know if the tax advocates we...

candice-warren — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:59:04 GMT

Hi Denise...I just wanted to know if the tax advocates were able to assist you ??

Hi Candice.. I had to send in income verification to her...

Denise9 — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:59:06 GMT

Hi Candice.. I had to send in income verification to her (the advocate). I faxed everything to her on the 11th of Feb, my transcripts updated Feb 13 from N/A. I still haven't received my refund yet. She said she would call me with an update by March 10th. So the only change i've seen thus far after an advocate was a transcript change. Nothing else as of yet. Today makes day 35 for me.

I received the same letter didn't here from them yet I fi...

vickystaten — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:59:08 GMT

I received the same letter didn't here from them yet I filed the January 20 accepted on 21 got letter January 27 saying its under review will here something in 60 days what should I do anybody have a phone number for me to call please help

call the advocates office right away,the number is on the...

kmtindall — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:59:09 GMT

call the advocates office right away,the number is on the back of the letter

The IRS Integrity and Verification Operations (IVO) group...

Ricky11 — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:59:10 GMT

The IRS Integrity and Verification Operations (IVO) group is delaying a number of taxpayer refunds to screen for identity theft and refund fraud.

Taxpayers identified by the program may receive a "4464C" letter from IVO stating that their tax return is being thoroughly reviewed so that the IRS can "ensure the accuracy of return information." The letter states that the IRS may contact the taxpayer or third parties for further information and that if the taxpayer does not hear from the IRS or receive his or her refund within 60 days from the date of the letter, the taxpayer may contact the IRS directly. Once the IRS has completed its review, it may send a full or partial refund or no refund. Whatever the decision, the taxpayer can appeal it.

The IRS has indicated that the letters are part of the screening program to combat stolen identity refund fraud and do not mean the taxpayer has been selected for audit. The IRS uses algorithms similar to a discriminate function system score to detect potential refund fraud. Certain characteristics — like whether the taxpayer is a first-time filer, is receiving a refund unusually larger than the one from a prior year or is receiving W-2 income unexpectedly — can trigger an alert to IVO to further investigate the taxpayer's return.

Both the IRS and the Department of Justice (DOJ) Tax Division have increased their efforts to combat stolen identity refund fraud. During an April hearing before Congress, IRS Acting Commissioner Steven Miller said the IRS had stopped 350,000 returns with a total $2.5 billion in fraudulent refunds. In September 2012, the DOJ issued Tax Division Directive 144, which is aimed at increasing cooperation between federal and state governments, and flexibility for U.S. attorneys' offices, to combat stolen identity refund fraud

I need a contact number. I was a victim of fraud for my 2...

zamboni1945 — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:59:13 GMT

I need a contact number. I was a victim of fraud for my 2014 taxes and still did not receive my tax return and I already filed my 2015 taxes. The last letter I received from IRS was 2 months ago telling me I would receive my check in 4-6 weeks , still haven't gotten it. This is ridiculous since I was the victim and being victimized again

Yes, I need the answer to this as well. I filed in April...

elewis51 — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:59:18 GMT

Yes, I need the answer to this as well. I filed in April, received the letter and have been checking the site regularly. The number is useless since it tells me they have a high call volume, I can check on the statue of my refund; but it doesn't tell me anything different than the site. I don;t think I can get to a person, and eventually the recording just basically says, "ok, thanks for calling, good bye".

Per the IRS, it can take 60 days to process these.

SweetieJean — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:59:20 GMT

Per the IRS, it can take 60 days to process these.

The number provided on the letter does not permit us to c...

amenechyan — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:59:21 GMT

The number provided on the letter does not permit us to call the IRS directly. Thoughts?

Re: What is the "Integrity and Verification Operations" and why did I get a letter from them?

Slhuddys — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:46:55 GMT

We filed fed 14th got a letter apr 24th an still havent heard anything about our refund yet

Re: What is the "Integrity and Verification Operations" and why did I get a letter from them?

Realist77 — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 15:41:33 GMT

Allow me to keep it “Real” . This is the unit that investigates your tax return “After “ some you know has called and reported any allegation of fraud ! No your employer , not the IRS carefully trying to help you make sure your taxes and correct, not that you’ve made some mistake . Key word is “Integrity“ the ability to be honest , so you can listen to all the fancy talk about the IRS randomly selecting “ you “ to hold your properly prepared electronically file return, and hold it for 60 day! Well if you have odds like this you should play the lottery.

My personal experience: I know this to be true because my sister called in and told made a claim to the IRS “I get too much back in refunds , and she felt like I was doing something wrong “ ( I have defendants and receive Disability Retirement Income, filed the same yearly, which I never would tell my personal income situation, but my children and I look forward to taking a modest trip each year ) she asked me for a loan knowing that I get an return , and I declined because it’s for my family . One year later my sister , personally apologizes and told me she called the IRS and want to cause them to hold my refund, and this is exactly what happen, my refund was held more than 60 days ! I got it back in about 6 months after I filed , nothing changed on my refund, no adjustments done, but a delay.

Keep your business to yourself and stay away from any and all jealous , envious, or vindictive people that would think to do this to you .

Just keeping it real or “transparent “.

Re: What is the "Integrity and Verification Operations" and why did I get a letter from them?

Jval — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:39:46 GMT

I got this letter recently...any outcomes from last year??..

Re: What is the "Integrity and Verification Operations" and why did I get a letter from them?

Brittdoran4 — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:45:18 GMT

I just received that letter today, hoping to get a information to, on how much longer on my refund