Form 5071C is a letter sent by the IRS to verify your identity. It sends out the letter when a tax return is filed with your name and taxpayer identification number, but it believes the return may not be yours.The letter will explain the steps you need to take to confirm your identity and which tax return is in question, including the form and the year. You can verify your identity online or by phone. If your identity can't be confirmed with those methods, you'll be asked to verify your identity in person at a local office. If the return you're being contacted about isn't yours, take further steps to protect your identity, including contacting one of the credit bureaus and contacting the FTC.

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Any one else recive letter 5071c from the irs

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Form 5071C is a letter sent by the IRS to verify your identity. It sends out the letter when a tax return is filed with your name and taxpayer identification number, but it believes the return may not be yours.
The letter will explain the steps you need to take to confirm your identity and which tax return is in question, including the form and the year.
You can verify your identity online or by phone. If your identity can't be confirmed with those methods, you'll be asked to verify your identity in person at a local office.
If the return you're being contacted about isn't yours, take further steps to protect your identity, including contacting one of the credit bureaus and contacting the FTC.