IRS Notice CP06: Audit of your Premium Tax Credit
IRS Notice CP06 is a review letter from the IRS. The IRS is auditing your return to check the Premium Tax Credit you claimed. With a CP06 it is also holding part or all of your refund until the audit ends.
What this letter usually means
The IRS is auditing your return to check the Premium Tax Credit you claimed. With a CP06 it is also holding part or all of your refund until the audit ends. A review does not mean you did something wrong. It means the IRS wants more information before it finishes the return.
Category: The IRS is reviewing or auditing your return
What people usually do first
Send Form 8962 and the documents listed on Form 14950 within 30 days of the date on your notice.
What to have ready
- The letter, every page
- A copy of the return being reviewed
- Form 1095-A from the Marketplace
- Records of your household income and size
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 CP06.
Common questions about CP06
What is IRS notice CP06?
The IRS is auditing your return to check the Premium Tax Credit you claimed. With a CP06 it is also holding part or all of your refund until the audit ends. It is also called CP06A.
How long do I have to respond to a CP06 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 CP06 for more.
Is a CP06 notice a scam?
A real CP06 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 CP06 notice?
The letter, every page, A copy of the return being reviewed, Form 1095-A from the Marketplace, Records of your household income and size.
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Related notices
- IRS Notice CP79: Credits denied after an audit
- IRS Notice CP05: Your return is being reviewed
- IRS Notice CP75: Audit of your Earned Income Credit
- IRS Letter 566: The IRS is auditing your return by mail