{"id":30058,"date":"2017-10-17T14:27:36","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T19:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=30058"},"modified":"2018-06-18T16:36:25","modified_gmt":"2018-06-18T21:36:25","slug":"irs-letter-5071c-potential-identity-theft-original-processing-online-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/irs-letter-5071c-potential-identity-theft-original-processing-online-option\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Letter 5071C – Potential Identity Theft During Original Processing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The IRS is requesting additional information to validate your identity before they will continue to process your tax return.<\/h2>\n

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

Type of Notice: <\/strong>Account information or change<\/p>\n

Most common tax problem area: <\/strong>Tax identity theft<\/a><\/p>\n

Other tax problem areas: <\/strong>Return\/account problems<\/a><\/p>\n

Why you received IRS Letter 5071C<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. The IRS fraud detection system flagged your tax return as a potential identity theft case.<\/li>\n
  2. The IRS sends this notice to request that you provide documentation to prove your identity. Before your return can complete processing, you must prove that you are the legitimate owner of the Social Security Number used on the return.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your options to address IRS Letter 5071C<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Provide the documentation requested<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

      If you miss the deadline: <\/strong>The IRS will not process your tax return until you respond.<\/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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