{"id":27766,"date":"2017-09-13T18:43:32","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T18:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=27766"},"modified":"2018-04-12T12:36:16","modified_gmt":"2018-04-12T17:36:16","slug":"irs-notice-cp05a-need-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/irs-notice-cp05a-need-information\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Notice CP05A – The IRS Needs More Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

The IRS needs additional information to complete the review of your tax return. Your refund is being held pending the results of the review.<\/h2>\n

View notice CP05A image<\/a><\/p>\n

Type of Notice: <\/strong>Return accuracy<\/p>\n

Most common tax problem area: <\/strong>IRS audits<\/a><\/p>\n

Other tax problem areas: <\/strong>IRS penalties<\/a>, IRS bill for unpaid taxes<\/a><\/p>\n

Why you received IRS Notice CP05A<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. The IRS informed you that they were reviewing your tax return and holding your refund.<\/li>\n
  2. The IRS completed the review and is requesting documentation to support one or more items on your tax return.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your options to address IRS Notice CP05A<\/h3>\n
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    1. Provide the requested documentation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Notice deadline: <\/strong>30 days<\/p>\n

      If you miss the deadline: <\/strong>If you do not respond, the IRS will disallow all or part of your refund and may send you a notice that additional taxes will be owed.<\/p>\n

      Want more help?<\/h3>\n

      See your local tax pro for a free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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