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IRS Notice CP575: Confirmation of your business tax ID number

IRS Notice CP575 is an information letter from the IRS. This notice confirms your business's Employer Identification Number. Banks and others accept it as written proof of your EIN. Letters in this group share account information with you. Check the details against your own records and the letter itself.

What this letter usually means

This notice confirms your business's Employer Identification Number. Banks and others accept it as written proof of your EIN. Keep it with your tax records in case you need it later.

Category: Information and other notices

What people usually do first

Keep it in your permanent records and use your EIN on everything you send the IRS.

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 CP575.

Common questions about CP575

What is IRS notice CP575?

This notice confirms your business's Employer Identification Number. Banks and others accept it as written proof of your EIN.

How long do I have to respond to a CP575 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 CP575 for more.

Is a CP575 notice a scam?

A real CP575 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 CP575 notice?

The CP575 notice, Your EIN, Several copies for banks that ask, Form 8822-B if your address or responsible party changes.

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