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Oscar O'Neil

Got CP05 verification letter from IRS - what do I need to do next?

Just checked my mail and got a letter from the IRS asking to verify my income and withholdings. Anyone gone through this before? I'm kinda freaking out about what I need to send them and how long this is gonna take. My refund is pretty big this year and I really need it.

Sara Hellquiem

Tax pro here - That's a CP05 verification letter. The IRS is just double checking your info. You'll need to send copies of your W2s, 1099s, and any docs showing your withholdings. Don't send originals! Make sure to include your letter when you mail everything back. Usually takes 60-120 days after they receive your docs.

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Oscar O'Neil

60-120 days?! 😭 omg that's forever. Do I have to mail it or can I fax?

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Sara Hellquiem

You can fax! The fax number should be right on your letter. Just keep your fax confirmation page as proof.

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Charlee Coleman

Hey, instead of stressing about paperwork, you should try taxr.ai - it analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's happening and what to do next. It costs $4.99 but totally worth it for peace of mind. Here's the link: https://taxr.ai

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Liv Park

Has anyone actually tried this? Sounds too good to be true 🤔

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Charlee Coleman

I used it last week and it was spot on! It even predicted when my refund would hit my account within 2 days accuracy.

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Leeann Blackstein

in the same boat rn... been waiting 3 months since I sent my docs 🤮

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Ryder Greene

make sure u keep copies of EVERYTHING u send them. I learned that the hard way lol

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Oscar O'Neil

thanks for the tip! def gonna scan everything first

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Carmella Fromis

dont stress too much! got mine last year, sent the docs, and got my refund like 6 weeks later. just follow the instructions carefully

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Theodore Nelson

ur lucky! I'm on week 12 still waiting 😤

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AaliyahAli

word of advice - call them after u send it. sometimes they dont update the system to show they got ur docs

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