What this letter means
The IRS received a return in your name and needs you to confirm you filed it.
Why you probably got it
An identity protection screen flagged the return.
Your deadline
Verify as instructed in the letter. Your return will not be processed until you do.
What to do next
- Use only the website or phone number printed in the letter, and double-check it at IRS.gov.
- Have the letter, your return, and prior-year return ready.
- If you did not file the return, say so. You may be a victim of identity theft.
Scam check: The IRS starts contact by mail. It will never demand payment by gift card, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency, or threaten immediate arrest. Pay only at IRS.gov or by check to the U.S. Treasury, and confirm any phone number at IRS.gov before calling.
This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice for your specific situation. Every case is different. Always check the dates and amounts printed on your own documents.
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