Receiving a tax notice or letter is never a pleasant experience. It can be confusing and frustrating if you don't understand why you received the notice in the first place. That's why we wrote The Ultimate Guide to Tax Notices and created a tax notice library filled with the most common tax notices and letters you might receive. We believe the process of staying compliant with your taxes should be as effortless as possible.
General Information
- What is the notice number? CP01
- What government agency sends this notice? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- What is this notice about? The IRS verified your claim of identity theft and have placed an indicator on your account. They'll monitor your tax account for activity to help prevent future fraud.
- What should you do if you receive this notice? The IRS doesn't require any additional actions on your part. Please continue to file your tax returns timely.
FAQs & Additional Information
- What effect does the Identity Theft Indicator have on my account? The indicator has no effect on your ability to file your tax return, make payments, or receive a refund.
- How long does the indicator remain on my account? The indicator will remain on your tax account to protect it because you were a victim of identity theft, unless you specifically request that we remove it.
- What happens if someone else uses my SSN to file a fraudulent tax return? The indicator we placed on your account will alert us to perform research to make sure a tax return filed with your SSN is valid. If we find the tax return to be invalid, we won't process it.
What does it look like?
Resources
Looking for more information about this notice? Here are some helpful resources:
- About the notice - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp01-notice
- Example copy of the notice - https://www.irs.gov/pub/notices/cp01_english.pdf
How can we help you today?
Are you looking for more information about your tax notice or other challenges? DiMercurio Advisors has a dedicated team supporting tax notices, audits and more. We are passionate about ensuring you are well-informed and in control of your tax situation.
