IRS Letter 5747C: Verify your identity in person
IRS Letter 5747C is an identity verification letter from the IRS. The IRS needs more information to verify your identity before it can process your return. The IRS sends letters like this when it wants to confirm who filed a return.
What this letter usually means
The IRS needs more information to verify your identity before it can process your return. 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
- The letter, every page
- A photo ID
- Your most recent tax return
- The appointment details in the letter
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 5747C.
Common questions about 5747C
What is IRS notice 5747C?
The IRS needs more information to verify your identity before it can process your return. It is also called LTR5747C, LETTER5747C.
How long do I have to respond to a 5747C 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 5747C for more.
Is a 5747C notice a scam?
A real 5747C 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 5747C notice?
The letter, every page, A photo ID, Your most recent tax return, The appointment details in the letter.
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Related notices
- IRS Notice CP01A: Your Identity Protection PIN
- IRS Notice CP303: Someone accessed an IRS online service
- IRS Notice CP54B: Name or ID number does not match
- IRS Notice CP54Q: Name or ID mismatch, still no answer
- IRS Notice CP01E: Someone may use your SSN for work
- IRS Notice CP01H: Return stopped over a Social Security number