I received a "Request to Confirm Tax Return Filing" from the State of California (form FTB 3904). What does this mean?

[alano1]

I also received the same letter about 4 weeks after I filed my return.  I called the number in the letter, expecting to stay on the line for at least 30 min but everything was resolved within 10 min.

She asked me a few questions (ssn, amount to be refunded, name, address, filing status, etc...), just basic questions to ensure you are who you say you are to ensure the return is not filed fraudulently.

The lady said I should expect my return in 2 to 4 weeks and I don't need to send in any documentations, just sign and fax her the letter.  

[jj56]

Exactly the same thing just happened to me. If you get this letter, call first.

[lavident]

I agree - same thing happened to me, but I called and was able to resolve it over the phone.

[shaldore]

Did you call the 800 number? No one will answer when I call. I keep getting automated response

[shaldore]

Did you call the 800 number? No one will answer when I call. I keep getting automated response

[jj56]

Call 916.845.7088; that number should be listed on the bottom of the letter you receive. It's also listed on their web page here: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.ftb.ca.gov/Bills_and_Notices/notices.shtml">https://www.ftb.ca.gov/Bills_and_Notices/not...>

[galelati]

Any updates on this? Anyone get their return after making the call and verifying your credential?

[alano1]

Hi galelati, I received my refund about 3 weeks after talking to the IRS person on the phone.  She said to expect the refund between 3 and 4 weeks and sure enough the refund was deposited into my acct right before the 3-week mark.  Needless to say, I was a bit shocked that this whole thing was so fast and efficient.

[bsimmons19636]

they are trying to reduce fraud yet they want you to mail them all of your confidential documents with personal information. what if that package gets stolen then someone will use that info for credit fraud

[SweetieJean]

From CA:

We implemented a new letter, FTB 3904, Request to Confirm Tax Return Filing. This letter will put the potential victim on early notice. The letter asks the valid taxpayer to notify us whether or not they have filed a tax return. We only send this notice if the tax return looks highly suspicious. We send the letter to the last address we had on file for the taxpayer, not to the address on the suspicious tax return.

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/Archive/Professionals/Taxnews/2014/December/04.shtml

[xixi0]

I got this form. Do I just check Yes or No and send it back or I need to provide the list of documents listed along?

[mrtengineer3]

How can I verify the notice is real?  It asks for every ID I have. Seems like a fraud since the envelope zip does not match zip on ftb.ca.gov.

[mrtengineer3]

How can I verify the notice is real?  It asks for every ID I have. Seems like a fraud since the envelope zip does not match zip on ftb.ca.gov.

[lauraschulze]

I felt the same way  I just received the same form  I do not feel comfortable faxing all of this ID to the number when they should already have this info. literally every form of ID I have was requested except my library card