Why would the IRS need to verify my identity?
When the IRS suspects a return is fraudulent, the agency will request identity verification from the person whose name and address is listed on the return.
How long after I verify my identity will I get my refund?
9 weeks
If we successfully verify your identity, we’ll process your tax return. It will take up to 9 weeks to receive your refund or credit any overpayment to your account.
How long does it take the IRS to verify your identity?
approximately nine weeks
Once we verify your identity and confirm you submitted the tax return, we’ll continue processing your return. It will take approximately nine weeks to process.
How do I contact the IRS about identity verification?
Then, the taxpayer should call the IRS using the toll-free Identity Verification telephone number: (800) 830-5084.
13591: IRS – Taxpayers Receiving Identity Verification Letters
- the 5071C or 4883C letter received,
- their complete prior year tax return (if filed),
- their complete current year tax return (if filed).
Why did I get a 5071C letter?
The IRS sends a 5071C letter when it receives a tax return with your name and tax identification number, but believes the return to be fraudulent. A Letter 5071C will ask you to complete an online identity verification process to confirm your identity.
What can I do if the IRS can’t verify my identity?
If you can’t verify your identity online, you can call the telephone number on the letter you received from the IRS telling you that you may be eligible to receive advance Child Tax Credit payments (Letter 6416 PDF).
Is IRS identity verification legitimate?
The 5071C letter is a legitimate letter from the IRS that provides instructions to verify that you submitted the tax return in question. If you receive a 5071C letter, verify your identity with the IRS.
Is Idverify irs.gov safe?
As part of those efforts, IRS is reminding taxpayers who receive requests from the IRS to verify their identities using the Identity Verification Service website at idverify.irs.gov. I know: this sounds like a scam. You’re right to be suspicious.