What this notice is about We need more time to verify your income, income tax withholding, tax credits and/or business income. Please allow up to 60 days before reaching out. If you filed a return You don't need to take any action. Please do not call us until 60 days after the notice date and only if you haven't received your refund or heard from us by then. If you didn't file a return Someone may have used your personal information to file this return. Download and complete Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit PDF on paper for faster service. Once you have filled out the form, sign it and mail it to the address on the top of your notice. Frequently asked questions Why is my return being reviewed? We select some returns to review so we can determine whether income, expenses, and credits are reported correctly. This doesn't mean you made an error or were dishonest. Helpful information Track your refund status online or in the IRS2Go mobile app. Consider an IRS Identity Protection PIN to prevent misuse of your taxpayer identification number on fraudulent federal income tax returns. Filing online can help you avoid mistakes and find credits and deductions that you may qualify for. In many cases you can file for free. Learn more about e-file. Publication 3498-A, The Examination Process PDF Tips for next year Review all of your income and withholding documents for completeness and review your return to make sure you are eligible to claim all income, credits and business income you reported. Consider filing your taxes electronically. Filing online can help you avoid mistakes and find credits and deductions that you may qualify for. In many cases you can file for free. Learn more about e-file. Herramientas de referencia Publicación 1 (SP), Derechos del Contribuyente Tema 651, Avisos: qué debe hacer Tema 653, Avisos y fracturas de IRS, multas y cargos por intereses Lista completa de formularios e instrucciones tributarios (en inglés) ¿Necesita ayuda? Puede autorizar a alguien (en inglés) para que le represente ante el IRS o para inspeccionar y/o recibir su información tributaria confidencial. Puede ser elegible para recibir la ayuda gratuita del Servicio del Defensor del Contribuyente (TAS, por sus siglas en inglés). Verifique si reúne los requisitos para recibir la ayuda de una Clínica para Contribuyentes de Bajos Ingresos. Puede solicitar una copia de su carta o aviso en braille o en letra grande (en inglés). Si no puede encontrar lo que necesita en línea, llame al número de teléfono en su carta o aviso.
