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IRS Letter 4883C: Verify your identity

IRS Letter 4883C is an identity verification letter from the IRS. To protect you from identity theft, the IRS needs you to verify your identity and the return so it can keep processing it. The IRS sends letters like this when it wants to confirm who filed a return.

What this letter usually means

To protect you from identity theft, the IRS needs you to verify your identity and the return so it can keep processing it. These letters protect you against someone filing in your name. Check that the details match a return you filed.

Category: Verify your identity

What people usually do first

Follow the instructions on your letter to verify.

What to have ready

What may come next

This letter does not point to a specific follow-up letter. Any later step will be described in mail from the IRS.

Read the IRS page

The IRS letter itself is the final word on what it means for you. Read the IRS page for 4883C.

Common questions about 4883C

What is IRS notice 4883C?

To protect you from identity theft, the IRS needs you to verify your identity and the return so it can keep processing it. It is also called LTR4883C, LETTER4883C.

How long do I have to respond to a 4883C notice?

The date to respond or pay by, if there is one, is printed on your letter. Check it, and read the IRS page for 4883C for more.

Is a 4883C notice a scam?

A real 4883C comes by mail and should match your own records. You can also sign in to your IRS Online Account on irs.gov to see your account directly.

What should I have ready for a 4883C notice?

The letter, every page, A photo ID, Your most recent tax return, Last year's return, if you filed one.

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