IRS Notice CP54Q: Name or ID mismatch, still no answer
IRS Notice CP54Q is an identity verification letter from the IRS. Your return shows a different name or ID number than IRS records, and the IRS did not get an answer to its first letter. It is about confirming that you are the person who filed the return.
What this letter usually means
Your return shows a different name or ID number than IRS records, and the IRS did not get an answer to its first letter. 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
Fill out the CP54 response form and send copies of papers that show your name and number.
What to have ready
- The letter, every page
- Your latest Social Security or taxpayer ID card
- Papers showing a name change, if any
- The completed CP54 response form
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 CP54Q.
Common questions about CP54Q
What is IRS notice CP54Q?
Your return shows a different name or ID number than IRS records, and the IRS did not get an answer to its first letter.
How long do I have to respond to a CP54Q 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 CP54Q for more.
Is a CP54Q notice a scam?
A real CP54Q 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 CP54Q notice?
The letter, every page, Your latest Social Security or taxpayer ID card, Papers showing a name change, if any, The completed CP54 response form.
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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 CP01E: Someone may use your SSN for work
- IRS Notice CP01H: Return stopped over a Social Security number
- IRS Notice CP5447: Verify your identity and your return