IRS Letter 6612: IRS is auditing your employee retention credit
IRS Letter 6612 is a review letter from the IRS. The IRS is auditing your return that claims the Employee Retention Credit and needs papers to check it. It is holding the credit until the audit ends. It means the IRS is taking a closer look at part of a return.
What this letter usually means
The IRS is auditing your return that claims the Employee Retention Credit and needs papers to check it. It is holding the credit 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 the papers the letter asks for by upload, fax or mail, as the letter says.
What to have ready
- The letter and its enclosed forms
- The return and ERC claim being audited
- Records that back up your ERC amount
- The toll-free number on 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 6612.
Common questions about 6612
What is IRS notice 6612?
The IRS is auditing your return that claims the Employee Retention Credit and needs papers to check it. It is holding the credit until the audit ends.
How long do I have to respond to a 6612 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 6612 for more.
Is a 6612 notice a scam?
A real 6612 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 6612 notice?
The letter and its enclosed forms, The return and ERC claim being audited, Records that back up your ERC amount, The toll-free number on the letter.
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