Irs can't verify my 1042-s how can I prove the withholdings?

[redsky1]

Filed a return with my itin application in 2022. Return was for 2021 which was before I had my itin. Attached 1042-s for claim of refund but IRS can't verify 1042-s and demands additional tax payments. How do I prove 1042-s is real and payment to irs was made?

[pk]

@redsky1  if at the time of issuance you did not have an ITIN or SSN  ( Tax ID Number -- TIN  ) and therefore  IRS  account  in your name is kind of iffy -- and they cannot find  the deposit of  withheld amounts  ---- you need to go back to  the issuing person/ entity.  Only they  can  trace back as to what happened  and take any corrective/ curative actions.  Did you have  work permit or what ?  OR are you NRA living abroad and trying file a return to recognize US incomes as an NRA ?

I will circle back once I hear from you .