IRS Letter Claims No Record of My 2024 Return After Someone Requested Non-Filing Verification - Possible Identity Theft?

I got this weird letter from the IRS (from the MEMPHIS, TN 37501-1498 office) today saying they received a request for verification of non-filing on February 16, 2025 for my Form 1040 return. The letter specifically states "as of the date of this letter, we have no record of a processed tax return for the tax period listed above." They included their Tracking ID and everything. The letter is titled "Information About the Request We Received" and explicitly says "On February 16, 2025, we received a request for verification of non-filing of a tax return." It's from the "Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury" in MEMPHIS, TN 37501-1498. What's confusing me is that I did file my 1040. The letter clearly states "As of the date of this letter, we have no record of a processed tax return for the tax period listed above." They even specified the return type as "Return: 1040" in the letter. The letter mentions I can call 800-829-1040 if I have questions, but I'm really confused about what this means. Should I be worried? Why would they be getting a verification of non-filing request, and why don't they have a record of my processed return? Who would be requesting verification of my non-filing status? Is this some kind of identity theft issue I should be concerned about?

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Sebastián Stevens

This appears to be an official IRS verification of non-filing letter, issued from their Memphis processing center. The letter's tracking ID and formal Treasury Department header confirm its authenticity. The key date here is February 16, 2025, when someone requested verification of your tax filing status. The crucial line "we have no record of a processed tax return" indicates the IRS hasn't processed a Form 1040 return for you for the specified period. This type of verification letter is typically requested by third parties like: - Financial aid offices for FAFSA verification - Mortgage lenders during loan applications - Government agencies for benefits qualification - Educational institutions for scholarship purposes The inclusion of the standard IRS support number (800-829-1040) provides a direct channel for inquiries. If you've recently filed your return, there's likely no cause for concern - there's often a processing delay between when returns are submitted and when they appear in the IRS system. However, if you haven't filed, you should address this promptly. The letter's tracking ID will be important for any follow-up communications with the IRS, so keep this document for your records.

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