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IRS Notice CP5447: Verify your identity and your return

IRS Notice CP5447 is an identity verification letter from the IRS. A return was filed under your SSN or ITIN. The IRS needs you to confirm who you are and whether you filed it. It is about confirming that you are the person who filed the return.

What this letter usually means

A return was filed under your SSN or ITIN. The IRS needs you to confirm who you are and whether you filed it. Until you verify, the IRS usually holds the return. Use only the steps on your letter or on irs.gov.

Category: Verify your identity

What people usually do first

Follow the steps in the notice to verify your identity online, by phone or by mail.

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 CP5447.

Common questions about CP5447

What is IRS notice CP5447?

A return was filed under your SSN or ITIN. The IRS needs you to confirm who you are and whether you filed it. It is also called CP5447F.

How long do I have to respond to a CP5447 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 CP5447 for more.

Is a CP5447 notice a scam?

A real CP5447 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 CP5447 notice?

The letter, every page, Your tax records, Your Social Security number or ITIN, Identity Protection PIN, if you have one.

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