I misplaced my 5071c letter how do i get another one (2024)

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‎June 5, 20193:14 PM

Only the IRS can help you with this issue.

Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday

When calling the IRSdo NOTchoose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.

So after first choosing your language, thendo NOTchoose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.

Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".

Then press 4 "for all other questions."

Then press 2 "for all other questions." It should then transfer you to an agent.

Or you can contact your local IRS office. See this IRS website for local IRS offices -http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-Your-Local-IRS-Office-1

Or you may want to contact a Taxpayer Advocate in your area. See this IRS website for Taxpayer Advocate in your area and a toll free number -http://www.irs.gov/Advocate/Local-Taxpayer-Advocate

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3379220-question-regarding-5071c-letter-please-see-details

This TurboTax Help has the information that you need.

This has additional information about the 5071c IRS letter.

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@Amoneynerd09wrote:

My. 5071C letter haa been misplaces

READ the answers provided on this thread.

If you've lost your 501c letter and are trying to e-file, the quickest way to obtain this information is by making an appointment with your local IRS office. Due to covid, you do need to make an appointment ahead of time.

IRS - How To Make An Appointment At Your Local IRS Office

Please remember, this is truly for your safety as if you did receive such a letter to your home, it means that your address was used fraudulently.

The 5071C lettermeans that the IRS has received your return, but needs more information from you to verify your identity.

You can do either of the following:

• Go toIdentity Verification Serviceand follow the online instructions
• Call the IRS toll-free on 800-830-5084 for Identity Verification

(For either option, you’ll need a copy of your prior year tax return, current return, and supporting documents like W-2s, 1099s, or Schedule C).

If you didn’t file the return in question, choose either option to notify the IRS.

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