IRS Notice CP01H: Return stopped over a Social Security number
IRS Notice CP01H is an identity verification letter from the IRS. The IRS locked your account and will not process your return. An SSN on it seems to belong to someone who died earlier. The IRS sends letters like this when it wants to confirm who filed a return.
What this letter usually means
The IRS locked your account and will not process your return. An SSN on it seems to belong to someone who died earlier. 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
Check the SSN is right, then ask Social Security to fix its records if needed.
What to have ready
- The letter, every page
- Your Social Security cards
- A photo ID copy
- Your signed tax return
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 CP01H.
Common questions about CP01H
What is IRS notice CP01H?
The IRS locked your account and will not process your return. An SSN on it seems to belong to someone who died earlier.
How long do I have to respond to a CP01H 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 CP01H for more.
Is a CP01H notice a scam?
A real CP01H 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 CP01H notice?
The letter, every page, Your Social Security cards, A photo ID copy, Your signed tax return.
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