What this notice is about
We received your tax return and are holding your refund until we review the tax treaty benefits you claimed and/or the deductions you claimed on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions.
What you need to do
- You don’t need to do anything at this time.
- Please don't file a duplicate return as this will slow down the review process.
You may want to
If you've moved since filing or are planning to move, update your address information with IRS.
Frequently asked questions
If we don’t find issues during our review, we'll send you your refund within 12 weeks if you don't owe other taxes or debts we're required to collect.
We’ll send you a notice with more information and instructions within 12 weeks.
We randomly select cases for review that claim treaty benefits and/or Schedule A deductions.
We’ll correspond to you through mail.
Helpful information
- Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad
- Publication 514, Foreign Tax Credit for Individuals
- Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
- Publication 570, Tax Guide for Individuals with Income from U.S. Possessions
- Publication 901, U.S. Tax Treaties
- Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education
¿Desea 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.